Environmental Biology: Conservation & Resource Management, MSc
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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
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Singleton park (Wales)
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Start date
Different dates available
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
Start date
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
Reviews
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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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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
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This centre's achievements
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 16 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
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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 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