PhD in Conservation Biology

Enhance your degree and gain specialist skills with postgraduate study in PhD in Conservation Biology at Victoria University of Wellington.

Study the impact of human activity on our planet’s biodiversity and discover ways to protect species. In the PhD in Conservation Biology PhD in Conservation Biology programme from Victoria University of Wellington Victoria University of Wellington , you’ll explore how climate change is affecting, or might affect, populations of plants and animals.

Key facts

• Take advantage of our proximity to local plant and wildlife sanctuaries ZEALANDIA and Otari Wilton’s Bush, and of the University’s connections with the Department of Conservation and other government agencies.

• Look at what conservation scientists are doing around the world and get the skills to make a contribution to the conservation effort both in New Zealand and globally.

Courses include

• Be part of the world-leading research that happens in the School of Biological Sciences. 

• You’ll have access to a range of state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and instruments and have the opportunity to work with staff who are experts in their field.

• Postgraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington will help you build valuable relationships and networks with peers, university staff and future colleagues.