Fantastic beasts: everything you need to know about conservation studies

The conservation sector requires postgrads with passion, curiosity and a commitment to scienceGiving a new tamarin monkey a health check or investigating why a gemsbok died are some of the more hands-on activities on theMSc in wild animal health at the Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London (ZSL). Wild animal care and conservation are fiercely competitive areas and a postgraduate course combined with volunteering in the field will boost your career chances no end, say course leaders.As awareness of the fragility of ecosystems grows, universities around the country are seeing a rise in interest in conservation-focused postgraduate degrees.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Postgraduates Professional supplements Students Higher education Conservation Biology Science Careers Zoology Source Type: news