PGDipSci Botany

Course Overview This Botany degree provides a comprehensive scientific exploration of plants, from molecular function to global ecosystems, addressing critical 21st-century challenges. You will examine New Zealand's unique flora and the pressing environmental issues it faces through a blend of theoretical and hands-on field study. The program equips graduates with the expertise for a wide range of high-demand careers in science, conservation, and industry. Key Program Highlights Study New Zealand's unique terrestrial and marine flora, its evolutionary history, and its response to environmental change Address critical global issues like climate change, sustainability, biotechnology, and ecosystem services Gain hands-on, practical experience through immersive field trips focused on plant ecology Develop expertise applicable to high-demand careers in conservation, biosecurity, research, and environmental consultancy Learn from a team of excellent plant scientists in a program fundamental to understanding life on Earth