The Graduate Diploma in Biological Science will give students an understanding of the molecular evolution, structure, physiology, reproduction, behavior and ecology of organisms, and the skills to apply this knowledge to the management of natural systems and the species they support. The Graduate Diploma in Biological Science allows students to select units from the areas of zoology, plant conservation biology and marine biology. The zoology specialization focuses on animal structure and function, and the evolutionary processes that have endangered animal diversity. The plant conservation biology stream focuses on the application of systematic, evolutionary and ecological science to the management of threatened plant species and the mitigation of threatening processes. The marine biology stream uses an experimental and research approach to develop understanding of the complex interactions that occur in marine ecosystems, and how this understanding can be used to guide the management of marine systems. In all specializations there is an emphasis towards fieldwork, which reflects industry expectations for graduates (and particularly post-graduates) to be able to design, conduct, and report on, field research and monitoring.