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University of St Andrews: Marine Ecosystem Management
| Institution | University of St Andrews |
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| Department | Biology |
| Web | http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk |
| pgtaughtbiology@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01334 462429 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MSc in Marine Ecosystem Management is a one-year taught programme run by the School of Biology. The programme takes a holistic approach to understanding ecosystem function and services, and draws on the quantitative and diverse academic expertise within the University's Scottish Oceans Institute (SOI).
Highlights - Modules include intense training in quantitative techniques (for example, statistical modelling and GIS).
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You might have the exciting opportunity to conduct fieldwork locally as part of a core module and further afield as part of optional field courses (extra cost applicable) including polar ecology in Antarctica or scientific diving in a tropical location.
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Core modules in marine ecosystem function and management are complemented by a selection from optional modules including marine conservation case study, biologging, population biology, fisheries research, and estimating abundance.
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Stimulating, small class sizes with a focus on student-led, experiential learning.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - A first or 2.1 (Honours) undergraduate degree in a relevant natural science. Other scientific, engineering or mathematics degrees may be acceptable. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the University's international entry requirements. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - A first or 2.1 (Honours) undergraduate degree in a relevant natural science. Other scientific, engineering or mathematics degrees may be acceptable. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the University's international entry requirements. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - A first or upper 2.1 (Honours) undergraduate degree in a relevant natural science. Other scientific, engineering or mathematics degrees may be acceptable. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the University's international entry requirements. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
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