MSc Aquatic ecology by research
Full time - C1S6
Part time (2 years) - C1S7
The MSc Aquatic Ecology by Research (AER) is closely aligned to the MSc Freshwater and Coastal Sciences (FACS) programme. However, the rationale for offering AER is to provide a more comprehensive practical training by application in the laboratory or field, rather than by formal tuition in the lecture theatre. In essence then, AER melds both UK and European models of MSc. The key element is the extended project which provides all the skills required to undertake further academic or applied research and students will be encouraged to publish their work.
Programme Structure
Students are required to take three taught modules and an associated one week field training course (45 credits) shared with FACS students and then acquire the remainder of the necessary credits (135 credits) by completing an extended project aligned to cutting edge research groups within the Centre for the Aquatic and Terrestrial Environment.
Required Modules – Aquatic systems: structure and function, Aquatic systems: hydrological, hydrochemical and geomorphological processes, Statistics for the biosciences
Field training course – an introduction to key field skills held as a residential course at the Freshwater Biological Association’s River Lab on the River Frome, Dorset.
Individual research project – comprising a literature review, a written thesis, a seminar presentation, and an oral examination
Further information is contained in the following document:
AER handbook 2010/2011 [PDF 544 KB]
Entry Requirements
A minimum of an upper 2nd class BSc (Hons) degree, (or equivalent international qualification), in Biology or other relevant natural sciences subject. Applicants with relevant professional experience in science or environmental management will also be considered. All potential applicants will be interviewed.
Funding
This programme has a limited number of part-fee bursaries. All applicants are automatically considered for awards and there is no separate application form.