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Diploma in Nature Conservation | MUT

APS Required

28 points

University

Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT)

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Diploma

Delivery

Full-time

Requirements

English and Life Science Level 5

CAO Code: MN-M-DCN

Career Prospects

Conservation Officer:
Manage protected areas, wildlife reserves, or national parks, focusing on habitat preservation, wildlife monitoring, and anti-poaching initiatives. Conservation officers work for government conservation bodies, private reserves, and NGOs.
Ecotourism Manager:
Oversee eco-friendly tourism operations, ensuring sustainable practices and promoting environmental awareness among visitors. Ecotourism managers work in lodges, nature reserves, and tourism companies.
Environmental Educator:
Educate communities and schools about environmental conservation, sustainability, and the importance of biodiversity. Environmental educators work for NGOs, government programmes, and educational institutions.
Wildlife Ranger:
Monitor and protect wildlife populations, patrol conservation areas, and enforce anti-poaching laws. Rangers are employed by game reserves, national parks, and conservation organisations.
Habitat Restoration Specialist:
Work on projects to rehabilitate degraded ecosystems, such as wetlands, forests, or grasslands, ensuring the recovery of biodiversity. Habitat restoration specialists work for environmental consultancies, non-profits, and government initiatives.

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