Course summary
Designed in partnership with the RSK Biocensus environmental consultancy, this programme focuses on gaining hands-on, field-based training and skills in animal and plant identification, survey and assessment, and includes the option of a six-month salaried placement with an ecological consultancy or a relevant research project. All assessment is skills-based and fit-for-purpose, with no written examinations. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Subject-area/biological-sciences-pg/msc-species-identification-and-survey-skills.
Modules
Sample modules may include: *Botanical Field Skills *Ecological Consultancy Skills *Molecular Methods for Species Identification and Survey *Project Placement or Research Project *Environmental Consultancy Check our website for more details of the course structure.
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent) Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK, in a related subject such as biological sciences, geographical sciences, agricultural sciences or environmental sciences, but each application will be considered individually.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £12100 | Whole course |
| EU | £12100 | Whole course |
| England | £12100 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £12100 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £12100 | Whole course |
| Wales | £12100 | Whole course |
| International | £25800 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
A bursary for the six month work experiance module is provided by the employer. All engaged consultancies offer financial remuneration in the form of a bursary, a zero-hour contract, or a pro-rata contract. Please contatact us for examples of the remuneration offered.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH