Programme course components
The programme is delivered using innovative online learning. It involves a mixed teaching approach that includes independent study and reflection, as well as online discussion and group project work.
Year 1: CertificateYou study the following areas: |
Course Dates |
Credit Points |
| Evolution and Biodiversity [BIME11033] | Sept - Dec 2021 | 20 |
| Ecosystem Health and Sustainability [BIME11032] | Jan - Mar 2022 | 20 |
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Environmental Ethics and Governance [BIME11157] |
Apr - Jun 2022 |
20 |
Year 2: DiplomaYou choose six elective courses from the following: |
Course Dates |
Credit Points |
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Behavioural Flexibility [BIME11160] Climate Change: Policy and Practice [BIME11027] Connecting Environment and Society [BIME11141] Conservation and Conflict [BIME11145] Conservation Genetics [BIME11025] Conservation Psychology [BIME1130] Ecosystem Resilience and Extreme Events [BIME11137] Understanding Environmental Law [BIME11147] Innovative Approaches to Health Challenges Across Disciplines [VESC11224] Introduction to Transboundary Diseases and their impact on trade and wildlife populations [INAH11024] Introduction to GIS and Spatial Data Analysis [INAH11017] Introduction to Wildlife Forensics [VESC11176] Invasive Non-native Species [BIME11012] Land Use and Food Security [BIME11011] Managing and Leading Conservation Projects [VESC11079] Reflections on Professional Development [BIME11136] Species Translocations [BIME11158] The Marine Environment [BIME11020] The Modern Zoo [BIME11019] The Use of Artificial Reproduction Technology (ARTs) in Threatened Species [BIME11018] Water and Sanitation [EMND11021] Wildlife, Animal Health and the Environment [INAH11008] Wildlife Trade [BIME11148] Zoonotic Disease [INAH11004] Elective courses are subject to minimum student numbers and timetabling restrictions. |
2 courses Sep - Dec 2021 2 courses Jan - Mar 2022
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60 |
Year 3: MastersYou complete your own choice of dissertation of 10,000-15,000 words. |
Course dates |
Credit points |
| Written reflective element (10-15,000 words) [BIME11016] | Sep 2021 - Jun 2022 | 60 |