Course summary

How do we communicate the latest scientific research and environmental issues to the masses? What’s the best way to capture wildlife, in their natural habitat or the urban one? What makes a ground-breaking scientific discovery newsworthy? This unique Biological Photography and Imaging MSc course enables you to blend scientific study with the creative arts. This immersive course will see you develop skills in photography, videography and other types of imaging to produce a high quality, in-depth portfolio of work. We bring together all facets of science communication through photography, video, design, web, social media and scientific writing in the form of journalism to provide you with the tools you’ll need to enter the professional field. You’ll be taught through the practical application of industry-standard software and photographic techniques, field trips and scientific analysis. The course caters to those with a science background who want to apply their knowledge in a creative and engaging format, but also those who have an arts background and want to move into science communication. The study programme incorporates the areas of:

• biological research and natural history

• photography

• image manipulation and editing

• videography and filmmaking

• media production

• microscopy

• biological research

• science communication

• writing business proposals

• giving business presentations

• applying a marketing strategy to your business

• understanding copyright law

• dealing with a picture agency