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Freshwater and Coastal Sciences – (M.Sc.)
Queen Mary, University of London
Masters Programmes
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Queen Mary, University of London
Jointly taught with the Department of Geography (subject to approval)
Aquatic ecosystems are vital global resources. However, issues such as habitat degradation, pollution, species introductions and climate change, severely threaten their ecological integrity and sustainability. The MSc in Freshwater and coastal sciences (FACS) aims to provide students with the necessary skills to understand and tackle these issues, by integrating ecology with hydrology and geomorphology. Emphasis is placed on practical skills and field experience.
The Centre for Aquatic and Terrestrial Environment (CATE) is an interdisciplinary collaboration between the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences and the Department of Geography. The staff within CATE have considerable multi-disciplinary expertise in aquatic ecosystem sciences which is further complemented by staff from organisations such as the UK Environment Agency, NERC Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, The Freshwater Biological Association and the conservation agencies.
Contents
Semester 1: Four core two-week modules and a one- week field module:
* Aquatic Ecosystems: Structure and Functioning
* Statistics for the Biosciences
* Hydrological, Hydrochemical and Geomorphological Processes
* Science, Policy and Management
Semester 2: Four module options from those listed below.
Habitat module options include:
* Streams and Rivers
* Lakes and Ponds
* Estuaries and Coastal Systems
* Coastal and Aquatic Management.
Specialist organism options include:
* Macrophytes
* Plankton
* Chironomids
* Marine Invertebrates
* Fishes
Assessment The taught element of the programme comprises 60 per cent of your final mark determined by continuous assessment. The research project (40 per cent) is assessed via a 12,000-15,000-word dissertation.
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Requirements
A second-class honours degree (or the equivalent from an overseas university) in a relevant Natural Sciences subject. Applicants with relevant professional experience in science or envionmenal management will also be considered.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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