Environmental Biology: Conservation & Resource Management, MSc

5.0
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  • I adore my time here and University life is really great. I learned so many things and It was a brilliant experience. I will always remember this time of my life. Thanks a lot.
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Master

In Singleton Park

£ 6,850 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Singleton park (Wales)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Eligible for Welsh Government Master's Bursaries

Course content :
Core Science Skills and Research Methods
The scientific method
Experiment design and presentation skills
Library and internet resource searching
Conservation of Aquatic Resources
Conservation in practice
Trade-offs and constraints
Monitoring and planning
Term papers in Environmental Biology
In-depth reviews of an area in Environmental Biology of particular interest to you
Environmental Assessment and Management
Environmental impact assessment
Conservation
Exploitation of natural resources
Ecosystems
Terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems
Biogeography
Survey techniques (field-based)
Remote sensing of the changing environment
Satellite Earth Observation
Image acquisition for environment and society
Theory, practice and hands-on experience
Geographical Information Systems
Geography and Demographics
Key skills using GIS
Practical skills in ESRI ArcGIS software
Research Project

Facilities

Location

Start date

Singleton Park (Swansea)
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University Of Wales Swansea, SA2 8PP

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

A minimum of a second class (with 55% average) honours degree or equivalent in biological sciences or related field.
IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) or equivalent English test.
International students: please visit our International pages for information on entry requirements for your country: Africa, South Asia, East Asia, Europe and Russia, Middle East, North America, South America, South East Asia. If your country is not listed within these regions, please contact

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Course rating

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Kat Philpot

5.0
01/05/2017
What I would highlight: I adore my time here and University life is really great. I learned so many things and It was a brilliant experience. I will always remember this time of my life. Thanks a lot.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2020
2018

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years

Subjects

  • Environmental Law
  • IT
  • Environmental Health
  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Resource Management
  • Environmental Economics
  • Environmental Sociology
  • Environmental Science
  • Conservation

Course programme

Modules

Disclaimer: Module selection options may change.

MSc 1 Year Full-time

Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameBIOM22Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Environmental Assessment and ManagementBIOM25BSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Science Skills and Research MethodsBIOM31Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Term papers for Environmental BiologyBIOM32Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Ecosystems: Ecology, Conservation & Resource Management

Optional Modules

MSc Optional Teaching Block 1

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceBIOM37BSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Conservation of Aquatic ResourcesGEGM22Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Geographical Information SystemsGEGM26Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Climate Science and Policy

AND

MSc Optional Modules Teaching Block 2

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceGEGM04Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Modelling Earth SystemsGEGM10Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Satellite Remote Sensing

Year 2 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCertCompulsory Modules

None found.

Additional information

Tuition fees


Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

You can find further information on fees and how to pay on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

International students and part-time study: If you require a Tier 4 student visa you must be studying full-time. If you are in the UK under a different visa category, it may be possible for you to study part-time. Please see our part-time study and visas page for more information.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

Environmental Biology: Conservation & Resource Management, MSc

£ 6,850 + VAT