Overview

Course Description

The Biodiversity and Conservation programme of Trinity College Dublin is taught in modules, and these are grouped into theoretical components, practical research skills, and modules dealing with individual desk-based and experimental research projects.

Following successful completion of the taught part of the course, students embark on a closely supervised research project of approximately three months duration, intended to expand the skills and knowledge base acquired in earlier modules.

This is a full-time, intensive programme that will run over a twelve-month period. All modules are compulsory for M.Sc. candidates while P.Grad.Dip. candidates are required to take all modules except the Research Project.

The programme provides in-depth training and experience for those looking to further their career in various aspects of biodiversity and its conservation, for students wishing to pursue further post-graduate research in this area, and for professionals already working in conservation biology wishing to obtain relevant qualifications.

Programme Structure

The course is taught through a variety of methods - lectures, practical classes, field-based learning, guided reading and discussion groups and web-based methods.

A variety of assessment procedures are used - essay writing, oral presentations, web-based tests, examinations and dissertations.

The approach is to develop, progressively, a high degree of independent thinking and academic excellence in students completing the course.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-28 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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88

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology Biodiversity & Conservation View 26 other Masters in Biology in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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63

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should hold at least an upper second class honours degree in a science subject that includes significant components of botany, zoology or a relevant life science.

Non-EU applicants will be required to hold an equivalent qualification.

Candidates with relevant, and significant, experience as professional practitioners in biodiversity management or policy may be accepted with lower qualifications.

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Tuition Fee

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International

20153 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20153 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

8456 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8456 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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