This programme will equip students with the skills needed to develop a career in the emerging fields of digital ecology and biosurveillance. The programme content will focus on AI-assisted SMART sensing and environmental modelling, molecular ecology and biodiversity assessments using classic morphotaxonomic approaches and novel eDNA-based methodologies.
The programme has been developed to provide a comprehensive research-based education and practical training in eDNA and applied IT technological solutions for modern environmental sciences. Graduates will emerge equipped with the practical skills, strategic mindset and innovative tools necessary to address the evolving needs of a new generation of professional practitioners within the environmental science, ecology and biological conservation sectors.
| Course Location | Sligo |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Duration | 1 year full-time |
| Course Time | In semester 1, 18 weekly contact hours and 24 hours of independent learning. In semester 2 (dominated by research project), 8.5 weekly contact hours and 33.5 hours of independent learning. |
| Entry Requirements | Candidates must hold a cognate Level 8 Bachelor (Honours) degree in areas such as environmental science, ecology and conservation, agriculture and forestry, botany, zoology and marine biology, with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent. Interviews with prospective candidates will be organised, as necessary, on an ad-hoc basis. |
| Career Path | Graduates of this programme will have access to a growing range of career opportunities across research, industry, government, and conservation sectors. The demand for professionals with digital ecology and biosurveillance skills is increasing as the methods become standard tools for biodiversity assessment and environmental monitoring. |
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