Connecting people with nature. MRes Wildlife Conservation
Nature is in a continuous state of flux but the rate of change is accelerating with uncertain outcomes for all species, including our own. Restoration of functioning ecosystems is critical but success is dependent upon 21st century conservation biologists with the aptitude, knowledge and experience required to rise to the challenge
Our new MRes in Wildlife Conservation is designed You will: to support your development as part of the next – Learn from the existing team of conservation biologists generation of conservation biologists. This at Marwell about a range of approaches and issues collaborative programme is jointly delivered by the important to active wildlife conservation projects, and University of Southampton’s Centre for Biological undertake a field course with them in the UK or Africa. Sciences and Marwell Wildlife, an action orientated – Develop an understanding of conservation endeavours conservation organisation. along a critical spectrum: from individual animals, to Marwell Wildlife (registered charity, number 275433) is populations, reintroductions, habitat restoration and dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity and other sustainable living. natural resources. The organisation works with local – Learn about the statistical and communication skills communities and a network of long term institutional needed to draw robust conclusions from your work, partners towards aspirational and tangible outcomes publish them in peer-reviewed journals and engage for the benefit of people and the environment. Marwell wider communities and stakeholders in conservation Wildlife also owns and operates a large zoological park science. in Hampshire in the south of England which provides – Graduate from the University of Southampton and a centre for the study of endangered species and their become a member of the Centre for Biological Sciences’ conservation, where you will be based for a proportion graduate school. of the course. The MRes Wildlife Conservation is applicable to students with degrees in biology, zoology or ecology ; or a closely related subject; or those already working within a conservation organisation. Marwell-delivered modules include: Wildlife Conservation - Principles and Disciplines; and Techniques in Monitoring and surveying. A research skills and statistics module, with a focus on approaches essential to the analysis of datasets generated by conservation science, will be delivered by the University of Southampton. The course will begin with a taught element and following successful completion of this, you will undertake an in-depth 10-month individual research project. The research project will be in collaboration with Marwell Wildlife’s ongoing conservation research, either in the UK or abroad. Research project preferences are indicated as part of your application and will affect course fees.
– Work alongside an active and dynamic team of practising conservation biologists and take the opportunity to expand your practical and research skills and to create, for yourself, a place within the conservation science community. For full course details please visit: www.southampton.ac.uk/wildlifeconservation How to apply Applications should be made via the University’s online application form. For full course details please visit: www.southampton.ac.uk/pgapply
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