NZ university majors related to this area
Though in the same subject area, they may be very different.
Did you know?
At over 33m long and 180 tonnes, the Blue Whale is the largest animal on Earth. It's also the largest animal known to have ever existed.
Stretching for 2000 km, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the world's largest coral reef.
Examples of career opportunities
Most entail additional learning (lifelong learning!).
- Marine biologist
- Fisheries policy analyst
- Environmental policy analyst
- Research scientist
- Research assistant
- Laboratory technician
- Biology teacher
- Science teacher
- Academic
Income and employment prospects
Income
130% of national
median earnings
Employment
57% | Employed |
1% | Unemployed |
35% | Further study |
7% | Other or unknown |
Figures based on young domestic graduates 5 years after graduation. Source: Ministry of Education.