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Postgraduate
MSc,
Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Biodiversity Conservation and Management
About this programme
The survival of the Earth's
biological diversity is under continuous threat from habitat loss and
the over-exploitation of natural resources. It has been estimated that
a significant proportion of all species could become extinct in the
short to medium term. This programme addresses the urgent need to conserve
global biodiversity for the benefit of future generations.
Programme aims
The programme gives students the opportunity
to develop:
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a
broad understanding of biological diversity at species, genetic
and ecosystem levels
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the ability and confidence to formulate effective management policies
and conservation strategies
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the
skills required to manage in situ and ex situ
animal and plant conservation projects
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a basic understanding of breeding and biotechnology and the ways
in which genetic resources are utilised
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an
awareness of the ethical and moral issues involved in the conservation
and utilisation of biological resources.
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Programme summary |
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You
study |
Study
period |
Cost |
| MSc |
10
modules |
2-5
years |
£8,345 |
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Postgraduate Diploma |
8
modules |
2-5
years |
£6,540 |
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Postgraduate Certificate |
4
modules |
1-5
years |
£3,425 |
| Short
courses |
Single modules are ideal if you're keen to update your professional
knowledge, enhance your career or sample the programme. Short
course students who subsequently register for either the MSc
or PG Diploma will be credited with any modules completed successfully.
The fee per module is £885. |
Career progression
Graduates of
this course will typically find work as biodiversity or agro-biodiversity
specialists in the following fields:
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NGOs dealing
with diversity loss in areas designated as conservation
priorities
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government
ministries implementing CBD agreements
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international
organisations concerned with biodiversity issues, sustainable
agriculture and rural development
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consultancy
work within the arena of biodiversity and agro-biodiversity
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applied
research and teaching in institutions of research and higher
education.
Comprehensive
study materials and support
For each
module the University will send you detailed study guides,
textbooks and supplementary study materials which may include
audio and/or videotapes and computer software. Tutorial
support is via an online learning environment and tutor-marked
assignments. Increasing numbers of students participate
in electronic seminars and other networked activities. This
allows for a range of contacts and peer-learning possibilities
that will help to enrich the distance learning experience.
Your
time commitment
The study
time required for each module is, on average, 7-8 hours
per week over a period of 30-31 weeks
(plus 4-5 weeks for revision).
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Summary of key dates |
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Application deadline |
31 October |
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Registration deadline |
1
January |
| Programme
starts |
February |
| Examinations
take place |
October |
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