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MSc - Master of Science
University of Chester - Exton Park
Full Time
OCT-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Chester - Exton Park
Full Time
OCT-26
1 Year
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With the rapid decline of global biodiversity and growing local, national and international demand for specialists with academic and practical wildlife conservation skills, our postgraduate course provides an opportunity to learn from conservation and research-active scientists with UK and international experience.
We aim to build on and consolidate your existing skills/knowledge and offer exposure to advanced concepts and practical applications in wildlife conservation. This course is designed to improve your field and lab skills through work in the UK and further afield, while improving your knowledge of key concepts in conservation. You’ll be taught by experts and get hands-on experience alongside learning about cutting-edge research.
Our staff are engaged in pioneering projects locally, nationally and globally, and have led the development of wildlife crime as an academic subject area. We are also involved in conservation of globally threatened species, such as Giant Pangolin, Grenada dove and Hispaniolan Amazon.
You will be engaged in a peer-based learning environment that includes field and lab work, which will provide insights into key research in wildlife conservation. We will also focus on the development of your professional skills and profile for your future career, and encourage links and networking opportunities with practitioners in the field.
There is an option to choose a Project/Placement year for this course, at an additional cost.
Applicants should normally possess an honours degree (minimum 2:2) in a biological/behavioural/ecological science (or demonstrate equivalent experience in a related field, e.g. animal behaviour, conservation biology, zoology) including components of experimental design and statistical analysis. Applicants will also have relevant experience in the field.
Students with a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree in an unrelated area must demonstrate on application that they have equivalent experience in a related field, e.g. wildlife conservation, habitat or protected areas management, or ex-situ conservation.
We recommend that all applicants:
Nominate two academic referees as part of their application who can provide letters of recommendation which highlight the applicants academic achievements, work commitment and relevant experience.
Include in their personal statement and CV details of any relevant extra-curricular training, volunteering and/or relevant work experience they have obtained. This could include working with a local wildlife trust, animal rescue centre or zoo, for example.
A transcript of marks should be presented with the application.
Applicants may be interviewed.
Students living in
Domestic
£13,680 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£18,500 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£18,500 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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