Graduate Certificate in Ethnobiology

The program operates on an open enrollment basis, and there are no specific entry requirements. Individuals with a genuine interest in the subject matter are welcome to participate.

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Ethnobotany: Study of the relationship between plants and traditional knowledge of indigenous cultures •
Ethnopharmacology: Study of the use of plants in traditional medicine by indigenous cultures •
Ethnozoology: Study of the relationship between animals and traditional knowledge of indigenous cultures •
Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK): Study of the knowledge and practices of indigenous cultures related to the natural environment •
Indigenous Food Systems: Study of the traditional food systems and practices of indigenous cultures •
Plant Use and Management: Study of the use and management of plants by indigenous cultures •
Cultural Diversity and Biodiversity: Study of the relationship between cultural diversity and biodiversity •
Conservation and Management of Indigenous Knowledge: Study of the conservation and management of indigenous knowledge and traditional practices •
Ethnobiological Research Methods: Study of the research methods used in ethnobiology •
Indigenous Peoples and the Environment: Study of the relationship between indigenous peoples and the environment

This program is not intended to replace or serve as an equivalent to obtaining a formal degree or diploma. It should be noted that this course is not accredited by a recognised awarding body or regulated by an authorised institution/ body.