[ECOLOG-L] Study Conservation Science in Australia

[Berndt Janse van Rensburg]

Dear ECOLOG-L, Please can I ask you to consider posting the attached learning opportunities linked to the University of Queensland, Australia. This should be of interest to many students interested in learning more about the science of conservation. Best wishes, Berndt Janse van Rensburg

Study Conservation Science in Australia Are you passionate about securing the world’s biological diversity through conservation science? Gain a comprehensive postgraduate degree in conservation through the exciting offerings at the University of Queensland (UQ), Australia. The Master of Conservation Biology and the Master of Conservation Science are ideal programs to expand your career prospects in the increasingly important area of conservation science.   Program overview  These coursework programs will give you skills and knowledge to contribute to securing the world's biological diversity through the integrative disciplines of conservation, ecology and biodiversity combined with social science, law, environmental philosophy, economics and scientific reason. Conservation professionals are highly sought after for field and office roles in government, universities, non-profit organisations and industry, to preserve life by working against accelerating extinctions.   Field trip experience Through immersive field teaching activities into unique Australian locations, including the Great Barrier Reef, sub-tropical rainforests and deserts, you will focus on the problems of restoring and maintaining viable populations of animal and plant species, and natural and managed ecosystems.    Teaching Practices Learn from world leaders in their discipline who will provide you with a diverse set of experiences, key skills and access to international networks essential for a modern conservation professional. Student numbers are kept low to give you the best learning experience to complete the Master of Conservation Biology in 12 months or the Master of Conservation Science in 18 months.   The programs capitalizes on the outstanding record of UQ in the conservation biology field (ranked 1st in the world in “Biodiversity Conservation” and 6th in Ecology in 2017 in the Center for World University Rankings; 1st nationally in Environmental Sciences in the 2017 QS World University Rankings). Our courses are taught by the academics and researchers whose research excellence and applied conservation biology experience are responsible for these world class rankings. Join us now for this unique degree program. For more information, visit the Master of Conservation Biology website, http://www.biology.uq.edu.au/master-conservation/, or contact the Administrative Office at the School of Biological Sciences (biologyad...@uq.edu.au).