Overview

Marine and Terrestrial Ecosystems - Assessment, Conservation and Management from The University of the West Indies will cover selected aspects of biodiversity associated with Jamaican aquatic and terrestrial environments, with a greater emphasis on their management, conservation and sustainable use.

Students at Marine and Terrestrial Ecosystems - Assessment, Conservation and Management from The University of the West Indies will:

identify the issues affecting terrestrial and marine communities and the processes which make these systems unique,

appropriately use GIS, Geoinformatics, remote sensing as well as other environmental tools in the study of the environment,

outline environmental management strategies that integrate biological, political, legal, social and ethical issues as well as design appropriate interventions to conserve threatened species and environments,

execute sound research for monitoring and providing solutions for problems related to the environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Law and Multilateral Environmental Agreements

Research Methods and Project Management

Socio-ecology and Natural Resource Management

Environmental Impact Assessment

Principles and Practice of Geoinformatics

Management and Analysis of Environmental Data

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Kingston, Jamaica

Disciplines

Hydrology & Water Management Marine Science Environmental Sciences

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Entrants are required to have obtained a B.Sc. (honours) degree in the biological sciences from a recognized institution.

Original Copies of your Supporting Documents

Official Transcript

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at The University of the West Indies and/or in Jamaica, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15000 USD / year

≈ 15000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1850 USD / year

≈ 1850 USD / year

Additional Details

National tuition/year: J$293,910

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Marine and Terrestrial Ecosystems - Assessment, Conservation and Management.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

On this page

About

Overview

Students at Marine and Terrestrial Ecosystems - Assessment, Conservation and Management from The University of the West Indies will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners