Location: St Andrews, Scotland, U.K.

Language: English

Description of course: A course in quantitative marine ecology. The programme is tailored to address the scientific challenges of marine mammal physiology and behaviour with strong components of methodology, laboratory work, and field study.

Duration: 1 year

Indicative costs: UK and EU students: 3,168 £. Overseas students: 10,950 £.

Conditions for participation: Students must have a good (2.1. or above) Honours degree (or equivalent) in a biological science. Other scientific, engineering or mathematics degrees may be acceptable. Also required: a good level of high-school Maths and English (GCSE, Standard Grade, or equivalent), basic IT skills (word-processing, email and Internet), proof of satisfactory English Language competence for applicants whose first language is not English (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge Proficiency Exam). Students must be able to communicate their ideas effectively in writing, in discussions and presentations.

Web site: http://biology.st-andrews.ac.uk/courses/mres_mms/index.html

Contact person for additional information:
SMRU Masters
Gatty Marine Lab
St Andrews University
St Andrews, Fife, KY16 8LB, U.K.
E-mail: smrumasters@st-andrews.ac.uk