Biodiversity, Evolution and Conservation in Action MSc/PGDip

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What will you study on the MSc/PGDip Biodiversity, Evolution and Conservation in Action?

The programme focuses at building multidisciplinary skills at the interconnection between biodiversity, evolution and conservation science.

An induction to the programme begins in mid-September. Following induction, you will spend one month in Mauritius where you will undertake training at a tropical field station. In Mauritius, you will be deployed to research stations all over the island and will participate in a research project currently undertaken by Ebony Forest, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation. Theoretical and practical knowledge will be delivered to you by professionals across the full range of the disciplines.

The programme continues on the Hendon campus where you will participate in a range of activities, lectures, seminars, computing workshops, laboratories and field trips. During the year there will also be a one week trip to Jersey at the Durrell Conservation Trust during which you will learn about captive animal management and the role of zoos in conservation.

A major part of the course will the dissertation which is conducted over the summer months.

This module focuses on the understanding of a range of theoretical and practical aspects of different natural environments, from ecology, biodiversity, evolution and conservation science. The module will provide students with high-level research training in biodiversity, focusing on the interactions between physical and biological processes and patterns of complex ecosystems. The module provides a broad understanding of the most up to date techniques in bioinformatics, genomics and computer-aided decision making for biodiversity conservation.

This module aims to provide an opportunity for the student to develop original and independent research investigations aimed at integrating theoretical knowledge and technical expertise to solve a practical problem at a relevant postgraduate level using appropriate research techniques. Students will conduct a substantive piece of field or laboratory research led by a specialist supervisor.

You can find more information about this course in the programme specification. Module and programme information is indicative and may be subject to change.