Master of Science - Applied Ecology

The Master of Science in Applied Ecology students will gain the knowledge and skills they need for a career in practical ecology and conservation – the University of Gloucestershire have a highly practical emphasis with hands-on exercises in field and laboratory being embedded throughout the course.

Graduates will learn identification skills for a wide range of species, as well as industry-standard survey techniques like Phase 1 Habitat Surveying, habitat condition assessments, National Vegetation Classification and techniques for monitoring a wide range of fauna including birds, mammals, and invertebrates. In the lab they will study taxonomy through microscopy and perform analysis of environmental parameters such as oxygen levels and nutrient status to enable better understanding of species-environment interactions.