Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 12 months full-time
Embark on a transformative training programme, where advanced quantitative methods meet practical ecological skills. Whether you are interested in terrestrial or aquatic ecosystems, we offer opportunities for collaborative projects with leading conservation organisations, preparing you for a career in conservation and biodiversity research and management.
2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Biology, Biological Science, Ecology, Environmental Science or Zoology.
We may also accept degrees in Anthropology, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering (e.g. Civil or Environmental), Environmental Policy, Geography, Land Management, Mathematics, and Statistics.
We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent), if higher scores have been achieved in the subjects listed above, or in other relevant modules.
We may also accept applicants with significant relevant work experience in addition to lower qualifications.
Our MSc offers diverse career opportunities in conservation and ecology, and provides a strong foundation for further studies in related fields.
Career options:
Environmental and ecological consultancies
Government and non-government (NGOs) environmental agencies focusing on conservation
National parks and nature reserve management
Ecotourism and sustainable development sectors
Job roles:
Biodiversity officer
Conservation project manager
Ecological data analyst
Environmental consultant
GIS specialist
Research scientist in conservation agencies
Sustainability advisor
Wildlife biologist
Core courses:
Principles of Conservation Ecology
Optional courses:
Animal Identification
Assessment of Animal Well-Being
Biodiversity Informatics
Care & Enrichment of Captive Animals
Conservation Genetics
Conservation in Practice
Dynamics of Populations
Economic tools for conservation
Geographic Information Systems for Ecologists
Habitat creation, monitoring and assessment
Modern Inference Methods for Ecology
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