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MSc Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health (Online Distance Learning) - 3 Years (Part-time)

PgCert Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health (Online Distance Learning) - 1 Year (Part-time)

PgDip Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health (Online Distance Learning) - 2 Years (Part-time)

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Contact information: Lauren Sandford (Programme Administrator)
Phone: +44 (0) 131 650 3160
Email: WEB.onlineMSc@ed.ac.uk; Sharron Ogle (Programme Director)
Email: WEB.onlineMSc@ed.ac.uk; Address: Postgraduate Office
College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
Chancellor's Building
Edinburgh
EH16 4SB

This online learning programme provides an interdisciplinary approach to conservation management.

It brings together expertise from our Global Health Academy, the Royal (Dick) School for Veterinary Studies and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS). It also enjoys support from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement is a UK 2:1 undergraduate degree, or its international equivalent, in a zoological, biological, environmental, veterinary or a relevant bio-science topic. Applicants with relevant work experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The deadline for applications for 2013 entry is 19 August 2013.

Supporting documentation must be uploaded together with your application. You should have all this documentation ready before you start the process. If you do not upload these documents, this will delay the application process.

International students

All applicants must meet our general entry and language requirements. Detailed advice for international students is available here:

Programme description

You will assess all aspects of ecosystems, aiming to conserve and maintain their sustainability in both the developing and developed world.

Programme structure

The programme is delivered using innovative online learning. It involves a mixed teaching approach which includes independent study and reflection as well as online discussion and group project work.

Year 1: certificate

You study the following areas: evolution and biodiversity, ecosystem health and sustainability.

You will choose two of the following courses:

Global Citizenship
Ex Situ Wildlife Management
Introduction to GIS and Spatial Data Analysis
Managing Ecosystems for Human Health and Wellbeing

Year 2: diploma

You choose six optional courses from the following:

Arthropod Vector Biology
Biomedical Research Methodologies
Climate Change, Policy and Practice
Communication and Public Engagement of Conservation
Conservation Genetics; Environmental Law
Extreme and Fragile Ecosystems
Invasive Non-Native Species
Introduction to Project Cycle Management
Land Use and Food Security
Population and Habitat Viability Assessment
Surveillance and Control of Transboundary Diseases Affecting International Trade
The Marine Environment
The Modern Zoo
Wildlife Animal Health and Environments
The Use of Artificial Reproduction Technology in Threatened Species
Water and Sanitation
Wildlife Crime and Forensic Investigation and Zoonotic Diseases

Year 3: masters

You complete your own choice of dissertation of 10,000-15,000 words.

Read more about the structure of the programme

Online learning

Our online learning technology is fully interactive, award-winning and enables you to communicate with our highly qualified teaching staff from the comfort of your own home or workplace.

Our online students not only have access to Edinburgh’s excellent resources, but also become part of a supportive online community, bringing together students and tutors from around the world.

Career Opportunities

This programme has been designed to help you find work in environmental, intergovernmental, national and international agencies, as well as lobby groups, NGOs and other research groups.

Funding

Please see Scholarships and Student Funding Services for information about funding opportunities:

Scholarships and Student Funding Services

Further Information

This article was published on Apr 25, 2013