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Full time | Sighthill Campus | 1 year | 18-JAN-21

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Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

18-JAN-21

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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Environmental Science Zoology Biology (General) Wildlife Conservation / Protection

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Our course is the first course in Scotland to be accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management

Overview

The greatest challenge facing conservation biologists today is the preservation of the world’s biodiversity in the face of considerable human demands on space and resources.

By combining the disciplines of wildlife biology and conservation biology, experienced staff will help you develop and apply both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to address this challenge.

This is the first and only degree in Scotland to be accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).

Our graduates have gone on to work for government agencies and independent wildlife organisations nationally and internationally.

Course details

This course has been designed in conjunction with employers and professional bodies. The main focus is on the development of practical employability skills. In recognition of the strong practical and employability focus, this the first and only degree in Scotland to be accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), meaning you'll graduate with an accredited MSc.

In addition to studying relevant theory, you’ll have the opportunity to develop:

advanced analytical skills for population investigation and management
practical skills used in identifying, quantifying and assessing biodiversity
transferable skills including communication, IT (GIS, R, Mark), problem solving, research and team working.

Careers

Returning graduates, who share their experience of the work environment each year, have emphasised the importance of the skills gained from the course in their subsequent success.

Jobs include:

Ecologist
Wildlife ranger
Education officer
Conservation project officer
Wildlife Technician
Species licensing officer

Modules

Scientific Methods ( ENV11109 )

This module has three strands: philosophy and practice of science; statistical analysis and the use of R; an introduction to taxonomy and species ID. Content will include the nature of the literature and scientific method including survey and experimental strategies and the need for replication and controls. Working with people and qualitative research methods involve a different set of ethical and regulatory issues which will also be discussed. Statistical and related methods for analysing and presenting data will be covered in the first half of the module together with taxonomic theory and field and lab sessions looking at a range of taxa.

Research Project ( ENV11117 )

Modelling Wildlife Populations ( ENV11114 )

Principles of Wildlife Management ( ENV11116 )

Humans and Wildlife ( ENV11101 )

Field and Laboratory Skills ( ENV11108 )

Case Studies in Applied Ecology ( ENV11115 )

Biodiversity and Conservation ( ENV11100 )

Management of Aquatic Protected Areas ( ENV11112 )