Ecology and Conservation (Professional Experience) : MSci Hons : 0X48

Lancaster University

Master

In Lancaster

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Lancaster

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Learn how organisms interact with each other and their environment, and discover the impact of human activity in a series of exciting field-based and lab-taught modules.
Our MSci Hons degree is a four-year integrated Masters programme that includes a ten-week placement with a graduate employer. Our renowned researchers deliver an exceptional training programme that provides a thorough grounding in ecological theory and practice, combining lectures, practicals, fieldwork and small-group tutorials. You will gain a deep understanding and hands-on experience of how these principles are applied in the study and conservation of species and the ecosystems in which they live.
Throughout your degree, you will have the opportunity to experience a range of exciting field-work opportunities and residential courses. You will explore the Doñana National Park in the southwest of Spain, which is home to a plethora of plant and animal species, including the world’s most endangered cat, the Iberian Lynx; you can visit some of the UK’s last remaining natural habitats in rural Scotland, and observe a range of animals including red deer, mountain hare, pine marten, osprey and golden eagle; or contribute to an expert-led study of the Rift Valley of Kenya, where you will evaluate the challenge of balancing tropical conservation and human activity.
Your first year will begin with a rounded introduction to ecology and conservation biology. You will participate in the field course in southern Spain, and you will study a series of modules in ecology, evolutionary biology and conservation.
Specialisation from the second year onwards allows you to choose topics that match your interests. A diverse range of modules will equip you with a range of ecology, conservation biology and practical skills, and you can choose from a selection of relevant optional modules such as Evolution and Environmental Physiology.

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Lancaster (Lancashire)
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Lancaster University, LA1 4YW

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About this course

Our programmes maintain an excellent record for graduate prospects spanning a wide range of roles including Environmental Consultant, Nature Conservation Officer and Recording Officer with the Wildlife Trust. Alternatively, many of our graduates continue their studies to postgraduate level and pursue scientific research in areas such as soil and crop science. Our goal is to empower all our graduates with the skills, confidence and experience they need to achieve a successful career. You will be offered a wide range of support, helping you realise your career ambitions and providing you with the skills to reach your full potential.

We offer a variety of extra-curricular activities and volunteering opportunities that enable you to explore your interests and enhance your CV. Our weekly careers bulletin and careers blogs are written by student volunteers, and inform you of all careers events. The Students’ Union-run Green Lancaster programme offers placements with external organisations, allowing students to gain volunteering experience at weekends by working in the local community, taking part in a wide range of activities and developing their practical skills.

A Level AAB

Required Subjects A level grade AB in two sciences from the following; Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Human Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5, English Language grade C or 4

IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Physiology
  • Conservation
  • Biodiversity
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Environmental
  • Zoology
  • Analysis
  • Populations

Course programme

Many of Lancaster's degree programmes are flexible, offering students the opportunity to cover a wide selection of subject areas to complement their main specialism. You will be able to study a range of modules, some examples of which are listed below.

Year 1

Core

    • Aquatic Ecology
    • Biodiversity and Conservation
    • Environmental Processes and Systems
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • Global Change Biology
    • Global Environmental Challenges
    • Spanish-Donana Field Course
    • Zoology
Year 2

Core

    • Experimental Design and Analysis
    • Field Biology
    • Populations to Ecosystems
    • Principles of Biodiversity Conservation
    • Research Design and Delivery

Optional

    • Environmental Physiology
    • Evolution
    • Genetics
    • Interacting Landscapes: Biogeography and Geomorphology
    • Introduction to Eco-Innovation
    • Soil Science
    • Vertebrate Biology
Year 3

Core

    • Dissertation
    • Dissertation with External Partner

Optional

    • Animal Behaviour
    • Climate and Society
    • Conservation and sustainable development in the Brazilian Amazon
    • Environment, Politics and Society in Amazonia
    • Environmental Plant Biology
    • Environmental Remote Sensing and Image Processing
    • Global Change Biology: Challenges and Solutions
    • Host-Parasite Interactions
    • Lakes, Rivers and Estuaries
    • Quaternary Environmental Change
    • Scotland Field Course
    • Sustainable Agriculture
    • Water Resources Management
Year 4

Core

    • Professional Experience Dissertation
    • Professional Experience Placement

Optional

    • Behaviour of Pollutants in the Environment
    • Contaminated Land and Remediation
    • Crop Protection
    • Data assimilation and integration
    • Environmental Aspects of Renewable Energy
    • Food Security, Agriculture and Climate Change
    • Lake Ecology
    • Pollution Microbiology
    • Sustainable Soil Management
    • Wildlife Monitoring Techniques

Lancaster University offers a range of programmes, some of which follow a structured study programme, and others which offer the chance for you to devise a more flexible programme. We divide academic study into two sections - Part 1 (Year 1) and Part 2 (Year 2, 3 and sometimes 4). For most programmes Part 1 requires you to study 120 credits spread over at least three modules which, depending upon your programme, will be drawn from one, two or three different academic subjects. A higher degree of specialisation then develops in subsequent years. ebsite with respect to modules is correct at the time of publication, but changes may be necessary, for example as a result of student feedback, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes, and new research.

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