We are now accepting applications for the postgraduate course in Applied Marine and Fisheries Ecology at the University of Aberdeen (starting September 2009). The course is a 12-month unique programme offered in partnership with The Scottish Fisheries Research Services leading to a MSc, MRes, or PgDip degree. This interdisciplinary course, taught by both academics and front-line government fisheries scientist, will equip students with the knowledge and tools needed to meet the challenges of the ecosystem-based management paradigm and find new solutions to manage our natural resources. Key features of the programme: * Optional modules over a wide range of disciplines from marine top predator ecology to environmental economics and more * A range of professional practitioners and academic staff are involved in teaching * Develop both your quantitative and biological skills *Added value experiences: gaining a sea survival certification and the possibility of participating in FRS surveys *Interactive teaching: student led debates and presentations are an integrated part of the curriculum The University of Aberdeen, being one of Scotland's oldest academic institutions has been producing excellent students since 1495. Aberdeen is an international university built on serving one of the most dynamic regions of Europe. The latest UK Research Assessment Exercise (2008) judged that 89% of Aberdeen's research activity is of international quality and 55% is world leading or internationally excellent. For more information visit our website at http://www.abdn.ac.uk/fisheco or contact the course coordinators (Beth Scott: b.e.scott@abdn.ac.uk or David Lusseau: d.lusseau@abdn.ac.uk). ___________________________________________ Dr. David Lusseau Lecturer in Marine Populations University of Aberdeen School of Biological Sciences Zoology Bldg, Tillydrone Avenue Aberdeen, AB24 2TZ, UK Phone: (0)1224 272843 Website: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/ibes/staff/d.lusseau Find out more about our MSc in Applied Marine and Fisheries Ecology at http://www.abdn.ac.uk/fisheco Ecology theme: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/ibes/research/ecology/ The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683.