BSc (Hons) Biodiversity Conservation and Management (BBCM)

DURATION:
5 Years
CREDIT:
N/A

Address

Main Campus, Mzuzu   View map
The BBCM programme aims at providing students with broad–based knowledge, scientific tools, skills and expertise in biodiversity and conservation management. The programme enables students to develop knowledge and skills in biodiversity and environmental assessment, monitoring, evaluation, conservation, management, inventorying and sustainable utilization of the country’s biological resources.

It also aims at preparing learners for a wide range of career opportunities in biodiversity conservation related areas where they could be employed by NGOs, consulting agencies and government bodies at both national and international level. This includes, but is not limited to, wildlife protection, game management, conservation and management, natural resource management, environmental consulting firms, colleges and universities, research institutes having centres of excellence or teaching and carrying out research, consultancies and outreach in Environmental and Biodiversity protection, conservation and management. Hence the program is well suited to both academic and non-academic careers in biological diversity conservation and management and you prepared for positions which require you to analyse policy and influence decision-making in the field of biodiversity conservation and Management.

 

Entry Requirements

 

Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent with an aggregate of not more than 30 points with at least six credits including English, Biology, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics and Geography or Social and Development Studies.

 

Outreach activities

The Department has previously distributed hand sanitizer to communities in Rumphi, Mzimba and Nkhata-Bay as a means of helping the community to prevent COVID-19;

The Department, in partnership with Wildlife and Environment Society of Malawi, organizes a Biodiversity and World Environmental Day Activities with the aim of civic-educating the communities on how to conserve biodiversity. Capacity building to the Ministry of Health-Research division to train research coordinators across the country. Capacity building to the  National TB Control Programme to train district TB coordinators across the country.

Service

Committed to Excellence and Service: Empowering the Community and Beyond.

Perfection

Driven by Perfection: Nurturing Exceptional Talents and Achievements.

Self reliance

Building Self-Reliance, Unleashing Potential: Empowering Individuals to Shape Their Own Future.

MZUZU UNIVERSITY

Mzuzu University is a leading educational institution in Malawi, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and innovation. Our university aims to empower students with knowledge and skills that prepare them for successful careers and make a positive impact in society. Join us at Mzuzu University and unlock your full potential.

CONTACT

Email: ur@mzuni.ac.mw
Telephone: +265 1 320 722
Adress: University Registrar
Mzuzu University
P / Bag 201
Luwinga, Mzuzu

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