Study Details: 1 year (full-time), 2 years (part-time)
The conservation of wildlife is an area of growing concern for all countries. This importance is reflected by the financial and human resources being committed to
Launched in 2012, this postgraduate programme covers a wide-range of
Conservation is an area which has grown enormously in the public’s awareness in recent years. However, paradoxically, species and habitats continue to decline rapidly and many wild species are in grave risk of extinction. Working in wildlife conservation will allow you to become involved in protecting this biodiversity, and to engage in rewarding work in some of the world’s most important and attractive habitats. As a result, it is a profession which can provide great job satisfaction.
Wildlife conservation at the University of Chester is taught by enthusiastic academic staff who have close links with a variety of conservation organisations both in the UK and
Teaching and learning on the programme will include lectures, seminars, group discussions and practical work in laboratories, computer labs and in the field. We also use a blended approach to teaching which includes use on online tutorials and web-based learning support. Or teaching also engages invited speakers who provide an ‘insider’ view of conservation science both in this country and abroad.
The academic staff on the programme are active in wildlife conservation research, and bring this
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Jobs in conservation are extremely variable; some examples include wildlife reserve manager, countryside ranger, park manager, farm manager, species recovery officer, education officer, ecologist, biodiversity records centre manager, volunteer coordinator at home or abroad, conservation scientist, site manager, coastal conservation, managing specific projects, e.g. dormouse officer.
Examples of employers include: safari parks, zoos, RSPB, wildlife trusts, wildfowl and wetland trusts, country parks, local authorities, Natural England, The National Trust, water companies, Department for Environment, fisheries and rural affaire (DEFRA), Environment Agency, Forestry Commission, organisations running project abroad for gap year students etc such as Frontier and Operation Wallacea, British Association for Shooting and Conservation.
The MSc will enhances the career prospects of those working within the area of wildlife conservation.
Our programme will provide you with a solid grounding in wildlife conservation through
The modules currently offered in the course include:
BI7130 Conservation Genetics
BI7131 Wildlife Crime
BI7132 Behaviour and Welfare in Wildlife Conservation
BI7137 Managing Wildlife Populations and Landscapes
BI7138 Biodiversity Informatics
BI7139 Field Research Techniques for Wildlife Conservation
BI7112 Dissertation
Each module is delivered over a 10-week learning period, typically consisting of approximately 24 hours of direct contact with the course leaders and/or tutors. This contact may include three-day intensive sessions at the University for some Modules (BI7130 Conservation Genetics, BI7131 Wildlife Crime, BI7132 Behaviour and Welfare in Wildlife Conservation), or may be spread over six to seven (four-hour) contact sessions in the classroom or laboratory over the 10-week period, supported by on-line tutorials delivered through web conferencing (BI7137 Managing Wildlife Populations and Landscapes, BI7138 Biodiversity Informatics, BI7139 Field Research Techniques for Wildlife Conservation). Face-to-face sessions introduce students to the module content (including support provision, learning materials and assessment details) and provide an opportunity for the delivery of some subject matter, and where appropriate, relevant practical work. The BI7139 Field Research Techniques for Wildlife Conservation module also includes a mandatory five-day residential field trip. A tentative calendar for
* Please note the University reserves the right to alter module timetabling without notice.
Postgraduate Study at the University of Chester The University of Chester provides a wide and flexible range of postgraduate and p...