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University of St Andrews: Marine Ecosystem Management

Institution University of St Andrews
Department Biology
Web http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk
Email 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).

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Stimulating, small class sizes with a focus on student-led, experiential learning.

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