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Degree Programme Table: Applied Conservation Genetics with Wildlife Forensics (MSc) (Online Learning) (ICL) - 3-6 Years (PTMSCACGWF1U)

Jump to: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

Year 1 Academic year: 2021/22, Starting in: September

Notes:
This programme is intermittent, which means students have up to 2 years to complete the Certificate credits, 4 years to complete the Diploma credits and 6 years to complete the MSc. It is therefore possible to complete the MSc within 3 years.

MSc students must complete the taught element of the programme prior to commencement of the Dissertation element.

NOTE: There are compulsory courses for each level of study within this programme.

Please check course availability/delivery periods via the links below.

There are no compulsory courses in this year of this programme.

Course options

Applied Conservation Genetics with Wildlife Forensics (Certificate) Compulsory Courses

Select between 0 and 60 credits of the following courses
Notes:
Certificate students must complete the following 60 credits of courses by the end of Year 2.
Essential Population Genetic Theory & Techniques
VESC11171 20 credits
Introduction to Wildlife Forensics
VESC11176 10 credits
Genetic Data Analysis for Conservation Management and Wildlife Forensics
VESC11177 10 credits
Introduction to Applied Conservation Genetics Part 1
VESC11252 10 credits
Introduction to Applied Conservation Genetics Part 2
VESC11253 10 credits

Year 2 Academic year: 2021/22, Starting in: September

Notes:
This programme is intermittent, which means students have up to 2 years to complete the Certificate credits, 4 years to complete the Diploma credits and 6 years to complete the MSc. It is therefore possible to complete the MSc within 3 years.

MSc students must complete the taught element of the programme prior to commencement of the Dissertation element.

NOTE: There are compulsory courses for each level of study within this programme.

Please check course availability/delivery periods via the links below.

There are no compulsory courses in this year of this programme.

Course options

Applied Conservation Genetics with Wildlife Forensics (Certificate) Compulsory Courses

Select between 0 and 60 credits of the following courses
Notes:
Certificate students must complete the following 60 credits of courses by the end of Year 2.
Essential Population Genetic Theory & Techniques
VESC11171 20 credits
Introduction to Wildlife Forensics
VESC11176 10 credits
Genetic Data Analysis for Conservation Management and Wildlife Forensics
VESC11177 10 credits
Introduction to Applied Conservation Genetics Part 1
VESC11252 10 credits
Introduction to Applied Conservation Genetics Part 2
VESC11253 10 credits

Year 3 Academic year: 2021/22, Starting in: September

Notes:
This programme is intermittent, which means students have up to 2 years to complete the Certificate credits, 4 years to complete the Diploma credits and 6 years to complete the MSc. It is therefore possible to complete the MSc within 3 years.

MSc students must complete the taught element of the programme prior to commencement of the Dissertation element.

NOTE: There are compulsory courses for each level of study within this programme.

Please check course availability/delivery periods via the links below.

There are no compulsory courses in this year of this programme.

Course options

Applied Conservation Genetics with Wildlife Forensics (Diploma) Compulsory Courses

Select between 0 and 40 credits of the following courses
Notes:
Diploma students must complete the following 40 credits of courses by the end of Year 4.
Applied Conservation Genetics and Wildlife Forensics
VESC11178 20 credits
The Role of Wildlife Genetics in Global Conservation Challenges
VESC11183 20 credits
AND

Applied Conservation Genetics with Wildlife Forensics (Diploma) Elective Courses

Select between 0 and 20 credits of the following courses
Notes:
Diploma students must complete 20 credits of courses from this list by the end of Year 4.
Quality Management in Wildlife Forensic Science
VESC11179 10 credits
Reporting Forensic Evidence
VESC11180 10 credits
Population Genetics for Conservation Breeding
VESC11181 10 credits
Conservation Genetics for Reintroductions, Translocations and Population Monitoring
VESC11182 10 credits

Year 4 Academic year: 2021/22, Starting in: September

Notes:
This programme is intermittent, which means students have up to 2 years to complete the Certificate credits, 4 years to complete the Diploma credits and 6 years to complete the MSc. It is therefore possible to complete the MSc within 3 years.

MSc students must complete the taught element of the programme prior to commencement of the Dissertation element.

NOTE: There are compulsory courses for each level of study within this programme.

Please check course availability/delivery periods via the links below.

There are no compulsory courses in this year of this programme.

Course options

Applied Conservation Genetics with Wildlife Forensics (Diploma) Compulsory Courses

Select between 0 and 40 credits of the following courses
Notes:
Diploma students must complete the following 40 credits of courses by the end of Year 4.
Applied Conservation Genetics and Wildlife Forensics
VESC11178 20 credits
The Role of Wildlife Genetics in Global Conservation Challenges
VESC11183 20 credits
AND

Applied Conservation Genetics with Wildlife Forensics (Diploma) Elective Courses

Select between 0 and 20 credits of the following courses
Notes:
Diploma students must complete 20 credits of courses from this list by the end of Year 4.
Quality Management in Wildlife Forensic Science
VESC11179 10 credits
Reporting Forensic Evidence
VESC11180 10 credits
Population Genetics for Conservation Breeding
VESC11181 10 credits
Conservation Genetics for Reintroductions, Translocations and Population Monitoring
VESC11182 10 credits

Year 5 Academic year: 2021/22, Starting in: September

Notes:
This programme is intermittent, which means students have up to 2 years to complete the Certificate credits, 4 years to complete the Diploma credits and 6 years to complete the MSc. It is therefore possible to complete the MSc within 3 years.

MSc students must complete the taught element of the programme prior to commencement of the Dissertation element.

NOTE: There are compulsory courses for each level of study within this programme.

Please check course availability/delivery periods via the links below.

There are no compulsory courses in this year of this programme.

Course options

Applied Conservation Genetics and Wildlife Forensics Dissertation

Select between 0 and 60 credits of the following courses
Notes:
The Dissertation must be completed in a single academic year and by the end of Year 6.
Dissertation
VESC11184 60 credits

Year 6 Academic year: 2021/22, Starting in: September

Notes:
This programme is intermittent, which means students have up to 2 years to complete the Certificate credits, 4 years to complete the Diploma credits and 6 years to complete the MSc. It is therefore possible to complete the MSc within 3 years.

MSc students must complete the taught element of the programme prior to commencement of the Dissertation element.

NOTE: There are compulsory courses for each level of study within this programme.

Please check course availability/delivery periods via the links below.

There are no compulsory courses in this year of this programme.

Course options

Applied Conservation Genetics and Wildlife Forensics Dissertation

Select between 0 and 60 credits of the following courses
Notes:
The Dissertation must be completed in a single academic year and by the end of Year 6.
Dissertation
VESC11184 60 credits
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