Biodiversity Conservation MSc

Fieldwork

Field-based learning features throughout the course, making the most of the BU’s prime location for learning about biodiversity conservation. The Field Ecology Skills unit comprises intensive fieldwork in local terrestrial, marine and freshwater environments.

Sites visited throughout the course include the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, the New Forest National Park, Brownsea Island and Poole Harbour Special Protection Areas, Hengistbury Head Local Nature Reserve, the Dorset Heathlands National Nature Reserves and the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

You will learn about a diverse range of practical skills in these habitats, and the scientific methods required to provide the evidence-base for effective biodiversity conservation.

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Key Facts

Next start dates:
September 2012, September 2013

Location:
Bournemouth University (Talbot Campus)

School:
School of Applied Sciences,

Duration:
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Delivery method:
Full-time, Part-time

Entry requirements:
A good Bachelors Honours degree, 2:2 or above in a relevant subject area or equivalent professional experience
Further details about entry requirements

Relevant subjects:
Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Earth and Geographical Sciences

If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.5 (Academic) or above.
International entry requirements

Course reference:
MSBIOCF

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