Course options
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
UCL (University College London)
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Overview
The MSc Biodiversity and Global Change provides a grounding in the science that is essential for tackling the biodiversity crisis, training the next generation of conservation professionals. It is run in collaboration with the Institute of Zoology, the Natural History Museum, and a network of collaborators. Together, this partnership brings together some of the leading researchers of global biodiversity changes from across many different disciplines. The programme is delivered through a combination of seminars, presentations, assigned papers, as well as data analysis and interpretation. Seminars at UCL, the Natural History Museum and the Institute of Zoology (Zoological Society of London) are a mandatory part of the course. Assessment is through essays, project reports, presentations and practicals. The research project is assessed by dissertation, and oral presentation.
CareersThis programme offers students a strong foundation with which to pursue careers in environmental policy and management, applied conservation or scientific journalism.
EmployabilityThis is a new MSc course. Alumni of the associated MRes Biodiversity, Evolution and Conservation programme have progressed to careers in academic research, applied conservation, wildlife filmmaking, and many other roles.
Application deadline
31 July 2024
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 34,400per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University College London
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University League Table
9th
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Campus address
UCL (University College London), Gower Street, London, Camden, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
5th out of 83
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10th out of 101
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/ Max 214187 87%8th
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/ Max 10089.0 89%10th
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/ Max 43.00 75%51st
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/ Max 229157 69%11th
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/ Max 43.01 75%23rd
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/ Max 215189 88%7th
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/ Max 10091.0 91%2nd
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/ Max 42.94 73%67th
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/ Max 206183 89%5th
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