
Overview
Within the Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation MSc programme from The University of Exeter you'll:
- Gain transferable skills in marine vertebrate ecology and conservation
Study in a location surrounded in coastal and marine biodiversity
- Extensive skills-based field learning within the UK
Career opportunities:
This Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation programme at The University of Exeter will provide you with a diversity of skills that will equip you for a range of sectors of work and further study of marine vertebrates. Skills will include:
- GIS and marine spatial planning
- marine mammal rescue
- post-mortem techniques
- Marine Mammal Observer qualification
- use of passive acoustic monitoring
- bycatch mitigation
- drones (aerial/underwater)
- and animal tracking.
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Visit university websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Project
- Statistical Modelling
- The Art of Science
- Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation
- Skills in Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation
- Planning and Leading Conservation Projects
- GIS in Conservation Science
Check out the full curriculum
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Whilst we don’t have a formal deadline for application, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Biodiversity & Conservation Marine Science Ecology View 131 other Masters in Biodiversity & Conservation in United KingdomExplore more key information
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English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Normally a 2:1 degree of 65% or above in a relevant science subject* is required, although we will consider all applications with a 2.1 where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study (research and/or numerical skills), and/or significant relevant work experience of 2+ years.
- *Relevant subjects include: Biosciences, Ecology, Geography, Marine Biology, Marine Sciences, Natural Sciences, Zoology.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit university websiteTuition Fee
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International
27500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
15500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15500 GBP per year during 12 months.
UK:
- £7,750 part-time
- £13,750 part-time
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation.
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