Wildlife Conservation (MRes)
University of Southampton
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With climate change challenging our conservation efforts, now is the time to play a role in the future of conservation by studying our MRes Wildlife Conservation course. We’re the only university in the UK offering a Masters of Research in close collaboration with a conservation organisation.Studying this Masters of Research gives you the opportunity to complete a research project in a real and very critical cause conserving wildlife and their supporting ecosystems. Our wildlife degree in ...Read more

With climate change challenging our conservation efforts, now is the time to play a role in the future of conservation by studying our MRes Wildlife Conservation course. We’re the only university in the UK offering a Masters of Research in close collaboration with a conservation organisation.Studying this Masters of Research gives you the opportunity to complete a research project in a real and very critical cause conserving wildlife and their supporting ecosystems. Our wildlife degree in research is designed to give you the professional and research skills to either study a PhD or become a conservation biologist. During your studies, you’ll be based at the Science and Learning Centre at Marwell Wildlife where you’ll be considered part of the team. You’ll learn the foundations in advanced field research with access to their top of the range research equipment.

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There is a lot of help and advice for students if they need it. Some of the course specific curriculum should be reviewed for example R studios is taught to the biological..Read more

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Entry requirements

Youll need a 2:1 degree In a relevant subject, such as Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geography or Zoology.

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£13,700 per year

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£28,900 per year

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University of Southampton
University of Southampton , Southampton

The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition...

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