Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

Aquaculture and Marine Conservation

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Aquaculture
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Length:3 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $18,500

This cost is an approximation converted to CAD.



Careers:Agricultural and Fish Products Inspectors

Description:

At NMIT, we bring together marine conservation and aquaculture to start addressing solutions to the threats to many of our planet's marine and freshwater environments. These threats have come from overfishing, pollution, habitat destruction, climate change and more. Education about marine conservation is critical to start addressing these global and local issues.

Students are encouraged to think further and be taught about tropical marine environments. All this knowledge is combined to create a greater understanding of ecology and environmental impacts to further progress momentum into the marine conservation and sustainable aquaculture space.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Any qualification (New Zealand or overseas) recognised by NZQA as being equivalent to the achievement of NCEA Level 3. If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), NMIT will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.

    • Canada: High School Graduation Diploma or Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma.  
    Test Scores:
    • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Pearson Test of English (Academic)
    Additional Admission Requirements:

      For distance study, applicants must have the following to be able to utilise the online learning environment and complete practical/vocational aspects of the programme:

      • Employment in a suitable aquaculture industry workplace

      OR

      • Recent relevant experience and access to a suitable aquaculture industry workplace to undertake assignment and practical work required for specific courses 
      • Ability to attend compulsory residential workshops
      • Ability to attend NMIT or an alternative venue at another tertiary institute to complete examinations.

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

      Modified on June 23, 2026