Applied Ecology - International Programme MSc

This International Master’s in Applied Ecology is a two-year course that brings together nine leading universities from across the world to train you as a specialist who will go on to lead ecological projects in a wide range of environments. Over the course, you will connect with at least four of these different university environments, three in Europe and one in Latin America. Through this incredible learning experience, you’ll develop a vast array of competencies and skills, completed by a professional specialization in one of several leading fields of ecology. This could be biodiversity, conservation, ecotoxicology, functional ecosystem dynamics, systems theory and ecosystem services, evolutionary ecology, biodiversity assessment, analyses and conservation). And you’ll take a number of optional modules to tailor your learning, before completing a Master’s-level dissertation on your chosen subject. You’ll graduate from the IMAE programme with a multiple degree and receive a certificate from University of Poitiers stating all the universities you have engaged with.

Students need to have: UK Bachelors (Hons) 2.1 or equivalent in a Biology-related subject plus evidence of additional research or conservation experience. First degrees in geography or environmental management are also accepted if these contain a strong ecological component. Alternative qualifications: Non-scientists wanting to retrain may take the one-year Diploma in Ecology and enter the MSc Applied Ecology – International Programme the following year.