Master of Science in Bioenvironmental Monitoring & Assessment

Program Overview

The MSc in Bioenvironmental Monitoring and Assessment prepares students to tackle environmental challenges using advanced data analysis and research techniques. The program emphasizes understanding environmental change, includes experiential learning with non-academic partners, and provides graduates with the skills for careers in government, NGOs, and industry. By focusing on both the principles and practical applications of bioenvironmental monitoring and assessment, the program equips students to make significant contributions to the field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Gain a foundational understanding of the principles, technical aspects and human dimensions of environmental monitoring and assessment. The new MSc in Bioenvironmental Monitoring and Assessment (BEMA) is designed to prepare its graduates for future employment in the fields of bioenvironmental monitoring, population assessment, wildlife management, and conservation biology. Many of today’s pressing environmental questions can be addressed either through robust analysis of existing ecological datasets or by conducting original research using especially novel and innovative approaches. This graduate program is designed to train students to answer questions strategically and efficiently, using state-of-the-art data collection and analytical tools in landscape genetics, population viability and trend analysis, environmental genomics, ecological stoichiometry, and nutrient cycling assessment. The program is thesis-based and is differentiated from traditional MSc programs by stressing how and why our environment is changing. It includes a required experiential learning component through placement with a non-academic partner, and mandatory professional skills workshops on topics of particular relevance to job training. MSc in BEMA graduates will be well-positioned for employment in a variety of bioenvironmental sectors including in government, NGOs and industry.

Careers:

MSc in BEMA graduates will be well-positioned for employment in a variety of bioenvironmental sectors including in government, NGOs and industry.

Other:

The placement component will provide MSc students with an opportunity to train with a government agency, NGO or industrial partner, pursuing an aspect of work that is related to their research area.