Master of Pest Management
Environment
A course by
Lincoln University
Grow your impact in plant or vertebrate pest management with advanced knowledge and practical training to support predator eradication, biosecurity, and sustainable pest management in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Core skills this course teaches
Design and implement sustainable pest management programmes
Learn how to create environmentally sustainable and socially acceptable pest management strategies addressing specific pest problems.
Monitor and analyse pest management outcomes
Acquire skills to monitor pest management strategies, measure impacts, and identify developing resistance.
About This Course
The Master of Pest Management provides advanced study in plant and vertebrate pest management. The programme covers predator eradication, biosecurity, sustainable and socially acceptable management techniques, and adaptive management. Students gain practical experience via research placement and work closely with industry and relevant organisations. Graduates develop a specialist focus and a professional network to support their career in primary production, government, and consultancy roles related to pest management and plant protection.
Course Content
- Research Methods in Ecology
- Advanced Geographic Information Systems A
- Integrated Plant Protection
- Wildlife Management
- Animal Behaviour
- Plant Pathology
- Plant and Crop Physiology
- Conservation Biology
- Advanced Entomology
- Advanced Geographic Information Systems B
- Agronomy
- Research Issues in Bioprotection
- Research Essay
- Research Placement
Entry Requirements
A relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses.
Build towards these roles
Primary production sector rolesGovernment organisations (pest control, border safety)Agricultural consultancy (pest control, plant protection)
Build skills in these industries
Primary productionBiosecurityAgricultural consultancyGovernment (pest control, border safety)
