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Overview
- Extensive skills-based field learning within the UK
- Gain transferable skills in marine vertebrate ecology and conservation
- Study in a location surrounded in coastal and marine biodiversity
Careers
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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Project
- Statistical Modelling
- The Art of Science
- Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation
- Skills in Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation
- Approaches in Evolutionary and Behavioural Ecology
- Planning and Leading Conservation Projects
- GIS in Conservation Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
Whilst we don’t have a formal deadline for application, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biodiversity & Conservation Marine Studies Ecology View 110 other Masters in Biodiversity & Conservation in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
Normally at least a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in Biology or a relevant science subject is required, although a 2:2 with relevant experience will be considered. Applicants from non-science backgrounds will be considered, provided that the first degree contained an empirical component, and/or if the applicants have had work experience in the field of conservation/wildlife management.
Tuition Fee
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International
25500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
14500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14500 GBP per year during 12 months.
UK fees per year:
- £7,250 part-time
- £12,750 part-time
Living costs for Exeter
649 - 1087 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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