Master of Bioprotection
Environment
A course by
Lincoln University
Gain the skills and knowledge to design, implement and monitor sustainable pest management systems to protect native ecosystems, specialising in either plant or vertebrate pest management.
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Core skills this course teaches
Design pest management programmes
Develop management plans for plant and vertebrate pests that integrate control methods suitable for different host and pest/disease development phases.
Understand bioprotection science and ecology
Describe the scientific, political, and economic factors influencing the management of vertebrate pest species and plant disease organisms, both in New Zealand and internationally.
About This Course
The Master of Bioprotection equips students with advanced skills to respond to invasive pest threats and help conserve native ecosystems in New Zealand and globally. Students will learn to design, implement and monitor pest management systems grounded in scientific principles to ensure ecosystem safety. The programme offers specialisation in plant or vertebrate pest management, work placement opportunities in industry, and a combination of taught courses and research-focused options. Graduates will be prepared for employment in the primary sector, government, or as consultants on pest and plant protection.
Course Content
- Design and implementation of environmentally and socially acceptable pest management programmes
- Monitoring outcomes of pest management and resistance development
- Adaptive management for ecological safety
- Communication of research findings and influencing practice
- Research Methods in Ecology
- Advanced Geographic Information Systems
- Wildlife Management
- Animal Behaviour
- Plant Pathology
- Plant and Crop Physiology
- Māori Resource Management (Mana Kaitiaki)
- Integrated Environmental Management
- Conservation Biology
- Advanced Entomology
- Integrated Plant Protection
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Research Placement or Dissertation
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Primary sector rolesGovernment roles in pest control and border safetyAgricultural consultantPest management advisor
Build skills in these industries
Environmental ManagementPrimary ProductionAgricultural ConsultingPest Control
