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Aquatic Ecosystem Management – (M.Sc.)
Edinburgh Napier University
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| Application Deadline: | 31 August | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,252 - ≈ € 13,120 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom | ||
| Start Date: | January, September | ||
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Edinburgh Napier University
This course provides essential theory and practical training in the sustainable management of lakes, rivers, estuaries and coastal seas. This is an industry relevant course developed in consultation with government agencies at the forefront of policy development.
As well as providing you with a good theoretical knowledge of all aquatic ecosystems, you'll acquire practical skills through the application of theory to real scenarios. This includes training in field and laboratory techniques, ecological assessments, identification, bio-monitoring and data analysis. You'll learn how to manage and sustain aquatic ecosystems and their resources in response to habitat degradation. These skills will greatly enhance your employability in the industry.
You'll also gain a good understanding of relevant UK and EU legislation and how it is used by the industry, plus the commercial organisations involved in water and waste treatment and the government bodies involved in regulating them.
There are a number of SAAS funded places available: for details see the course web page at Download a course brochure here
Skills
This course makes extensive use of practical work to illustrate theoretical concepts. This allows for the development of a large set of skills that make you more employable.
You'll develop the specific skills required to work on freshwater and marine systems, plus microbiology and toxicology knowledge and more generic skills in communication, IT, teamwork, problem solving, and research.
Career Prospects
As Edinburgh's top university for Graduate Employability (HESA 2010) and one of the top in the UK for Graduate Prospects (The Independent and The Times University Guides for 2009), we can offer you a valuable head-start in your chosen career.
You will undertake a project which may be associated with a potential employer. This often enhances the potential for employment on graduation if you perform well on placement. The skills you gain will prepare you for work in a number of areas. These can include:
* environment agencies
* conservation organisations
* water companies
* fisheries.
The emphasis on research skills in this course also equips you to continue on to possible PhD study and a further academic career.
Contents
The course is studied full-time over one year and is split up into three trimesters. You will learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, field trips, and through independent study. There may also be some opportunities to study abroad. This course can also be studied part-time with attendance over two years or part-time by distance learning with occasional attendance for field work.
Trimester 1
Scientific Methods, Freshwater Ecosystems & Fisheries, Marine Ecosystems.
On successful completion of these modules you will be eligible for a Postgraduate Certificate.
Trimester 2
Sustainable Catchment Management, plus 2 from: Field and Laboratory Skills, Environmental Quality Assessment, and Biodiversity and Conservation
On successful completion of these modules you will be eligible for a Postgraduate Diploma.
Trimester 3
Independent research project
On successful completion of this you will be awarded a Masters Degree.
For detailed information on individual modules, visit the Module Description page
Professional accreditation
Please ensure that if you are seeking a course which leads to accreditation with a professional body you have checked what the requirements are or have contacted us for specific advice. We cannot accept any responsibility if the course you select does not subsequently meet your requirements.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
The standard entry qualification is an Honours degree in a science discipline. A lower level qualification with appropriate experience equivalent to the above may be considered on an individual basis.
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language, you´ll need to provide evidence that you can read, write, speak and understand English satisfactorily. For most courses, in additional to satisfying the standard entry requirements, we normally require international students (check) to demonstrate their English ability through an English language test, usually IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
Courses require an IELTS score of 6.0, which is equivalent to ToEFL 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79-80 (internet-based).
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
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