Course summary
This postgraduate degree will provide you with an international outlook on species recovery. You’ll help meet the global need for academically proficient and technically expert individuals, who can bridge the gap between in-situ and ex-situ approaches to conservation. Supported by legislation in many countries, endangered species recovery represents the recognised scientific approach to the conservation of threatened species by way of a recovery plan. This course aims to develop detailed knowledge and experience of recovery planning, and the skills and knowledge associated with in-situ and ex-situ species recovery. The combination of theory and practical sessions will enable you to develop a holistic approach to endangered species recovery and conservation.
Modules
Modules include: Conservation Priorities; Species Recovery: Theories, Methods and Techniques; Captive Breeding and Husbandry; Conservation Genetics; Geographical Information Systems (GIS); Research Methods and Data Analysis; Research Project.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a 2.2 or equivalent honours Biological Sciences degree. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.5 with minimum of 5.5 in each component. Applicants with an equivalent level of relevant industrial or professional experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £16800 | Year 1 |
| England | £9300 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9300 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9300 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9300 | Year 1 |
| International | £16800 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Nottingham Trent University
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ