Course Overview
WHY QUEEN'S? Staff in the School have a wide range of interests in ecological management and conservation biology covering taxa from algae to mammals and environments from marine to terrestrial. The research unit Quercus forms a close link between academia and government departments responsible for the maintenance of biodiversity. Laboratory facilities and access to field facilities are excellent and include a Marine Laboratory at Portaferry. ASSESSMENT & FEEDBACK: Awarding of the qualifications is based on continuous assessment of coursework, examinations and assessment of modules based solely on submitted work related to private, individual study. A Graduate Diploma student who achieves 50 per cent or higher in the written examination and coursework may be permitted to transfer to the MSc subject to General Regulations. The MSc will be awarded with Distinction to a student who achieves a dissertation and average mark both exceeding 70 per cent. CAREER PROSPECTSThese postgraduate programmes euip graduates for careers in a range of areas, such as scientific research, environmental management and consultancy, government agencies, and education. Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts helps our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally.
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