
Overview
Choice of specialism
You will have the choice to specialise in either applied conservation genetics or wildlife forensics, with both options providing transferable scientific skills relating to knowledge acquisition and application, problem solving, science communication and decision making. The overall aim of the programme is to equip current and future wildlife professionals with the knowledge, skills and global networks to address modern challenges in conservation management and law enforcement.
Learn from internationally recognised specialists
The Applied Conservation Genetics with Wildlife Forensics (Online Learning) programme at The University of Edinburgh is designed as an institutional collaboration between the University of Edinburgh and SASA (Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture), a government facility which houses the UK wildlife DNA forensics laboratory. Students will have a unique opportunity to learn from internationally recognised specialists in the application of genetic analysis to conservation management and wildlife forensics.
In addition, individual courses will engage a number of external tutors from local and international organisations with specific expertise in the subject matter. Course materials will based on actual examples from wildlife management projects and forensic casework.
Who this programme is for
This programme may be for you if you are a wildlife professional interested in learning how DNA analysis can be applied to conservation management, from captive breeding programmes to reintroductions and natural population management.
The programme will also be appropriate if you are working in wildlife law enforcement or wildlife policy sectors and want to understand how genetic data is relied upon to inform conservation decision-making, trade regulation and criminal investigations.
As a comprehensive introduction to the fields of conservation genetics and wildlife forensics, the programme is will also provide a valuable stepping stone if you are seeking to pursue an advanced scientific career in these fields.
Career opportunities
This applied programme should equip students with the knowledge, skills and global networks necessary to use DNA analysis as a tool in wildlife conservation. As a postgraduate degree from one of the world’s leading universities, it will be recognised as a valuable, hard-earned qualification that demonstrates both scientific acumen and an ability to translate research into conservation management practice.
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Courses include:
- Applied Conservation Genetics and Wildlife Forensics
- The Role of Wildlife Genetics in Global Conservation Challenges
- Quality Management in Wildlife Forensic Science
- Reporting Forensic Evidence
- Population Genetics for Conservation Breeding
- Conservation Genetics for Translocations and Population Monitoring
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Duration
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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General requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in biological, biochemical, forensic science or veterinary sciences or a related science discipline.
- We may also consider your application if you have a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in a related scientific area, for example molecular biology research/ forensics laboratory work. You may be admitted to certificate level only in the first instance. Please contact the programme team to check before you apply.
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3183 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19100 GBP for the full programme during 72 months. -
National
3183 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19100 GBP for the full programme during 72 months.
- PgDip - GBP 12,735 per full
- PgCert - GBP 6,370 per full
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