Master of Pest Management
Other Science
A course by
Lincoln University
Gain advanced expertise in pest management, biosecurity, and bioprotection with specialist training for careers in government, primary production, or consultancy.
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Core skills this course teaches
Design sustainable and socially acceptable pest management programmes
Graduates will be able to develop pest management programmes in response to specific pest problems, ensuring that approaches are both sustainable and socially acceptable.
Monitor and evaluate pest management outcomes
About This Course
The Master of Pest Management provides advanced, practical science-based training for developing and implementing sustainable, socially responsible pest management strategies, focusing on both plant and vertebrate pests. Students undertake rigorous coursework and research placements, preparing for roles in New Zealand's pest control, biosecurity, plant protection, and conservation sectors. The 180-credit taught master's offers streams in plant or vertebrate pest management and covers ecological theory, GIS, research methods, biosecurity, and ethics.
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
- Research Essay
- Research Placement
- Developing pest management plans
- Ecological and biometric analysis
- GIS and remote sensing for ecological problems
- Field data management and analysis
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Agricultural ConsultantBiosecurity SpecialistConservation OfficerPest Control Advisor
Build skills in these industries
AgricultureConservationGovernmentBiosecurity
