Postgraduate Diploma in Wildlife Management (PGDipWLM)

Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Wildlife Management (PGDipWLM)

1. Admission to the Programme

   1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences), on the advice of the Head of the Department of Zoology and the Director of the Wildlife Management diploma programme.
   2. Every applicant must have been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science majoring in Zoology, Biology, or Ecology, with an average grade of at least B+, or have alternative qualifications or experience in wildlife management or administration acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
      
      Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the clause 10 of the Admission to University Statute 2011 and selection criteria apply. The main criteria for selection of students to this programme shall be academic merit and suitability for the programme.

2. Structure of the Programme

   1. The programme of study shall consist normally of 120 points comprising WILM 401, WILM 402, plus at least 80 points from WILM, ZOOL and other 400-level papers as approved by the Programme Director. Every programme of study must include WILM 404 (or equivalent) if ZOOL 316 has not been passed previously.
   2. A candidate may be exempted from some of the required papers as prescribed in regulation 2(a) on the basis of previous study.

3. Duration of the Programme

   1. A candidate shall follow a programme of study for not less than one year.
   2. A candidate shall satisfy the requirements for the diploma within three years of admission to the programme.

4. Level of Award of the Diploma

   The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit.

5. Variations

   The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.