THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH

DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2023/2024

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Year 1 Academic year: 2023/24, Starting in: September

It is recommended that all Certificate courses are taken before Diploma courses. Students wishing to take courses in a different order must first obtain approval from the Programme Director.

Elective course availability will be subject to student demand. Course availability and allocations will be finalised in consultation with students during the Certificate phase of the programme.

The MSc must be completed within 6 years. Students wishing to exit with a Postgraduate Certificate must complete all Certificate courses within 2 years, and students wishing to exit with a Postgraduate Diploma must complete all Diploma courses within 4 years.

All 120 credits of Certificate and Diploma courses must be taken before the Masters year. Please refer to the programme handbook for more specific progression criteria.

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

Course options

Ecosystem Health and Sustainability

Evolution and Biodiversity

Environmental Ethics and Governance

AND

Land Use and Food Security

Invasive Non-Native Species

The Use of Artificial Reproductive Technologies in Threatened Species

The Modern Zoo

The Marine Environment

Conservation Genetics

Climate Change: Policy and Practice

Conservation Psychology

Reflections on Professional Development

Ecosystem Resilience and Extreme Events

Connecting Environment and Society

Conservation and Conflict

Wildlife Trade

Species Translocations

Behavioural Flexibility

Science Communication and Engagement for Practice

Led by locals: power and participation in conservation

Water and sanitation

Zoonotic disease

Wildlife animal health and environment

Introduction to GIS and spatial data analysis

An introduction to transboundary diseases and their impact on trade and wildlife populations

Managing and Leading Conservation Projects

Introduction to Wildlife Forensics

Innovative Approaches to Health Challenges Across Disciplines

AND

Selected courses must be passed at 50%

Written Reflective Element for the MSc in Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health

OR

Planning Applied Interdisciplinary Research in Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health

Applied Interdisciplinary Research in Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health

AND

Land Use and Food Security

Invasive Non-Native Species

The Use of Artificial Reproductive Technologies in Threatened Species

The Modern Zoo

The Marine Environment

Conservation Genetics

Climate Change: Policy and Practice

Conservation Psychology

Reflections on Professional Development

Ecosystem Resilience and Extreme Events

Connecting Environment and Society

Conservation and Conflict

Wildlife Trade

Species Translocations

Behavioural Flexibility

Science Communication and Engagement for Practice

Led by locals: power and participation in conservation

Water and sanitation

Zoonotic disease

Wildlife animal health and environment

Introduction to GIS and spatial data analysis

An introduction to transboundary diseases and their impact on trade and wildlife populations

Managing and Leading Conservation Projects

Introduction to Wildlife Forensics

Innovative Approaches to Health Challenges Across Disciplines

Year 2 Academic year: 2023/24, Starting in: September

It is recommended that all Certificate courses are taken before Diploma courses. Students wishing to take courses in a different order must first obtain approval from the Programme Director.

Elective course availability will be subject to student demand. Course availability and allocations will be finalised in consultation with students during the Certificate phase of the programme.

The MSc must be completed within 6 years. Students wishing to exit with a Postgraduate Certificate must complete all Certificate courses within 2 years, and students wishing to exit with a Postgraduate Diploma must complete all Diploma courses within 4 years.

All 120 credits of Certificate and Diploma courses must be taken before the Masters year. Please refer to the programme handbook for more specific progression criteria.

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

Course options

Ecosystem Health and Sustainability

Evolution and Biodiversity

Environmental Ethics and Governance

AND

Land Use and Food Security

Invasive Non-Native Species

The Use of Artificial Reproductive Technologies in Threatened Species

The Modern Zoo

The Marine Environment

Conservation Genetics

Climate Change: Policy and Practice

Conservation Psychology

Reflections on Professional Development

Ecosystem Resilience and Extreme Events

Connecting Environment and Society

Conservation and Conflict

Wildlife Trade

Species Translocations

Behavioural Flexibility

Science Communication and Engagement for Practice

Led by locals: power and participation in conservation

Water and sanitation

Zoonotic disease

Wildlife animal health and environment

Introduction to GIS and spatial data analysis

An introduction to transboundary diseases and their impact on trade and wildlife populations

Managing and Leading Conservation Projects

Introduction to Wildlife Forensics

Innovative Approaches to Health Challenges Across Disciplines

AND

Selected courses must be passed at 50%

Written Reflective Element for the MSc in Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health

OR

Planning Applied Interdisciplinary Research in Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health

Applied Interdisciplinary Research in Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health

AND

Land Use and Food Security

Invasive Non-Native Species

The Use of Artificial Reproductive Technologies in Threatened Species

The Modern Zoo

The Marine Environment

Conservation Genetics

Climate Change: Policy and Practice

Conservation Psychology

Reflections on Professional Development

Ecosystem Resilience and Extreme Events

Connecting Environment and Society

Conservation and Conflict

Wildlife Trade

Species Translocations

Behavioural Flexibility

Science Communication and Engagement for Practice

Led by locals: power and participation in conservation

Water and sanitation

Zoonotic disease

Wildlife animal health and environment

Introduction to GIS and spatial data analysis

An introduction to transboundary diseases and their impact on trade and wildlife populations

Managing and Leading Conservation Projects

Introduction to Wildlife Forensics

Innovative Approaches to Health Challenges Across Disciplines

Year 3 Academic year: 2023/24, Starting in: September

It is recommended that all Certificate courses are taken before Diploma courses. Students wishing to take courses in a different order must first obtain approval from the Programme Director.

Elective course availability will be subject to student demand. Course availability and allocations will be finalised in consultation with students during the Certificate phase of the programme.

The MSc must be completed within 6 years. Students wishing to exit with a Postgraduate Certificate must complete all Certificate courses within 2 years, and students wishing to exit with a Postgraduate Diploma must complete all Diploma courses within 4 years.

All 120 credits of Certificate and Diploma courses must be taken before the Masters year. Please refer to the programme handbook for more specific progression criteria.

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

Course options

Ecosystem Health and Sustainability

Evolution and Biodiversity

Environmental Ethics and Governance

AND

Land Use and Food Security

Invasive Non-Native Species

The Use of Artificial Reproductive Technologies in Threatened Species

The Modern Zoo

The Marine Environment

Conservation Genetics

Climate Change: Policy and Practice

Conservation Psychology

Reflections on Professional Development

Ecosystem Resilience and Extreme Events

Connecting Environment and Society

Conservation and Conflict

Wildlife Trade

Species Translocations

Behavioural Flexibility

Science Communication and Engagement for Practice

Led by locals: power and participation in conservation

Water and sanitation

Zoonotic disease

Wildlife animal health and environment

Introduction to GIS and spatial data analysis

An introduction to transboundary diseases and their impact on trade and wildlife populations

Managing and Leading Conservation Projects

Introduction to Wildlife Forensics

Innovative Approaches to Health Challenges Across Disciplines

AND

Selected courses must be passed at 50%

Written Reflective Element for the MSc in Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health

OR

Planning Applied Interdisciplinary Research in Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health

Applied Interdisciplinary Research in Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health

AND

Land Use and Food Security

Invasive Non-Native Species

The Use of Artificial Reproductive Technologies in Threatened Species

The Modern Zoo

The Marine Environment

Conservation Genetics

Climate Change: Policy and Practice

Conservation Psychology

Reflections on Professional Development

Ecosystem Resilience and Extreme Events

Connecting Environment and Society

Conservation and Conflict

Wildlife Trade

Species Translocations

Behavioural Flexibility

Science Communication and Engagement for Practice

Led by locals: power and participation in conservation

Water and sanitation

Zoonotic disease

Wildlife animal health and environment

Introduction to GIS and spatial data analysis

An introduction to transboundary diseases and their impact on trade and wildlife populations

Managing and Leading Conservation Projects

Introduction to Wildlife Forensics

Innovative Approaches to Health Challenges Across Disciplines

Year 4 Academic year: 2023/24, Starting in: September

It is recommended that all Certificate courses are taken before Diploma courses. Students wishing to take courses in a different order must first obtain approval from the Programme Director.

Elective course availability will be subject to student demand. Course availability and allocations will be finalised in consultation with students during the Certificate phase of the programme.

The MSc must be completed within 6 years. Students wishing to exit with a Postgraduate Certificate must complete all Certificate courses within 2 years, and students wishing to exit with a Postgraduate Diploma must complete all Diploma courses within 4 years.

All 120 credits of Certificate and Diploma courses must be taken before the Masters year. Please refer to the programme handbook for more specific progression criteria.

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

Course options

Ecosystem Health and Sustainability

Evolution and Biodiversity

Environmental Ethics and Governance

AND

Land Use and Food Security

Invasive Non-Native Species

The Use of Artificial Reproductive Technologies in Threatened Species

The Modern Zoo

The Marine Environment

Conservation Genetics

Climate Change: Policy and Practice

Conservation Psychology

Reflections on Professional Development

Ecosystem Resilience and Extreme Events

Connecting Environment and Society

Conservation and Conflict

Wildlife Trade

Species Translocations

Behavioural Flexibility

Science Communication and Engagement for Practice

Led by locals: power and participation in conservation

Water and sanitation

Zoonotic disease

Wildlife animal health and environment

Introduction to GIS and spatial data analysis

An introduction to transboundary diseases and their impact on trade and wildlife populations

Managing and Leading Conservation Projects

Introduction to Wildlife Forensics

Innovative Approaches to Health Challenges Across Disciplines

AND

Selected courses must be passed at 50%

Written Reflective Element for the MSc in Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health

OR

Planning Applied Interdisciplinary Research in Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health

Applied Interdisciplinary Research in Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health

AND

Land Use and Food Security

Invasive Non-Native Species

The Use of Artificial Reproductive Technologies in Threatened Species

The Modern Zoo

The Marine Environment

Conservation Genetics

Climate Change: Policy and Practice

Conservation Psychology

Reflections on Professional Development

Ecosystem Resilience and Extreme Events

Connecting Environment and Society

Conservation and Conflict

Wildlife Trade

Species Translocations

Behavioural Flexibility

Science Communication and Engagement for Practice

Led by locals: power and participation in conservation

Water and sanitation

Zoonotic disease

Wildlife animal health and environment

Introduction to GIS and spatial data analysis

An introduction to transboundary diseases and their impact on trade and wildlife populations

Managing and Leading Conservation Projects

Introduction to Wildlife Forensics

Innovative Approaches to Health Challenges Across Disciplines

Year 5 Academic year: 2023/24, Starting in: September

It is recommended that all Certificate courses are taken before Diploma courses. Students wishing to take courses in a different order must first obtain approval from the Programme Director.

Elective course availability will be subject to student demand. Course availability and allocations will be finalised in consultation with students during the Certificate phase of the programme.

The MSc must be completed within 6 years. Students wishing to exit with a Postgraduate Certificate must complete all Certificate courses within 2 years, and students wishing to exit with a Postgraduate Diploma must complete all Diploma courses within 4 years.

All 120 credits of Certificate and Diploma courses must be taken before the Masters year. Please refer to the programme handbook for more specific progression criteria.

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

Course options

Ecosystem Health and Sustainability

Evolution and Biodiversity

Environmental Ethics and Governance

AND

Land Use and Food Security

Invasive Non-Native Species

The Use of Artificial Reproductive Technologies in Threatened Species

The Modern Zoo

The Marine Environment

Conservation Genetics

Climate Change: Policy and Practice

Conservation Psychology

Reflections on Professional Development

Ecosystem Resilience and Extreme Events

Connecting Environment and Society

Conservation and Conflict

Wildlife Trade

Species Translocations

Behavioural Flexibility

Science Communication and Engagement for Practice

Led by locals: power and participation in conservation

Water and sanitation

Zoonotic disease

Wildlife animal health and environment

Introduction to GIS and spatial data analysis

An introduction to transboundary diseases and their impact on trade and wildlife populations

Managing and Leading Conservation Projects

Introduction to Wildlife Forensics

Innovative Approaches to Health Challenges Across Disciplines

AND

Selected courses must be passed at 50%

Written Reflective Element for the MSc in Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health

OR

Planning Applied Interdisciplinary Research in Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health

Applied Interdisciplinary Research in Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health

AND

Land Use and Food Security

Invasive Non-Native Species

The Use of Artificial Reproductive Technologies in Threatened Species

The Modern Zoo

The Marine Environment

Conservation Genetics

Climate Change: Policy and Practice

Conservation Psychology

Reflections on Professional Development

Ecosystem Resilience and Extreme Events

Connecting Environment and Society

Conservation and Conflict

Wildlife Trade

Species Translocations

Behavioural Flexibility

Science Communication and Engagement for Practice

Led by locals: power and participation in conservation

Water and sanitation

Zoonotic disease

Wildlife animal health and environment

Introduction to GIS and spatial data analysis

An introduction to transboundary diseases and their impact on trade and wildlife populations

Managing and Leading Conservation Projects

Introduction to Wildlife Forensics

Innovative Approaches to Health Challenges Across Disciplines

Year 6 Academic year: 2023/24, Starting in: September

It is recommended that all Certificate courses are taken before Diploma courses. Students wishing to take courses in a different order must first obtain approval from the Programme Director.

Elective course availability will be subject to student demand. Course availability and allocations will be finalised in consultation with students during the Certificate phase of the programme.

The MSc must be completed within 6 years. Students wishing to exit with a Postgraduate Certificate must complete all Certificate courses within 2 years, and students wishing to exit with a Postgraduate Diploma must complete all Diploma courses within 4 years.

All 120 credits of Certificate and Diploma courses must be taken before the Masters year. Please refer to the programme handbook for more specific progression criteria.

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

Course options

Ecosystem Health and Sustainability

Evolution and Biodiversity

Environmental Ethics and Governance

AND

Land Use and Food Security

Invasive Non-Native Species

The Use of Artificial Reproductive Technologies in Threatened Species

The Modern Zoo

The Marine Environment

Conservation Genetics

Climate Change: Policy and Practice

Conservation Psychology

Reflections on Professional Development

Ecosystem Resilience and Extreme Events

Connecting Environment and Society

Conservation and Conflict

Wildlife Trade

Species Translocations

Behavioural Flexibility

Science Communication and Engagement for Practice

Led by locals: power and participation in conservation

Water and sanitation

Zoonotic disease

Wildlife animal health and environment

Introduction to GIS and spatial data analysis

An introduction to transboundary diseases and their impact on trade and wildlife populations

Managing and Leading Conservation Projects

Introduction to Wildlife Forensics

Innovative Approaches to Health Challenges Across Disciplines

AND

Selected courses must be passed at 50%

Written Reflective Element for the MSc in Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health

OR

Planning Applied Interdisciplinary Research in Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health

Applied Interdisciplinary Research in Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health

AND

Land Use and Food Security

Invasive Non-Native Species

The Use of Artificial Reproductive Technologies in Threatened Species

The Modern Zoo

The Marine Environment

Conservation Genetics

Climate Change: Policy and Practice

Conservation Psychology

Reflections on Professional Development

Ecosystem Resilience and Extreme Events

Connecting Environment and Society

Conservation and Conflict

Wildlife Trade

Species Translocations

Behavioural Flexibility

Science Communication and Engagement for Practice

Led by locals: power and participation in conservation

Water and sanitation

Zoonotic disease

Wildlife animal health and environment

Introduction to GIS and spatial data analysis

An introduction to transboundary diseases and their impact on trade and wildlife populations

Managing and Leading Conservation Projects

Introduction to Wildlife Forensics

Innovative Approaches to Health Challenges Across Disciplines

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