One-year Master of Research in Marine Mammal Science We are accepting applications for the 2008/09 entry into the Master of Research (MRes) course in Marine Mammal Science based at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. This is a unique, one-year course intended to prepare students for a professional career in marine mammal research and conservation. The programme is tailored to address the scientific challenges of marine mammal physiology, behaviour and population biology with strong components of analytical methodology, laboratory work, and field study. The course is being taught by members of the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU), with some modules jointly organised with the School of Biology and CREEM (Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling). Applications for the upcoming academic year (starting September 2008) must be received by Friday 4th April 2008. For further information on the course, entry requirements and how to apply see http://biology.st-andrews.ac.uk/courses/mres_mms/. Best wishes, Jason & Sonja Dr Jason Matthiopoulos (Course Coordinator) & Dr Sonja Heinrich (Teaching Fellow) Email for enquiries: smrumasters@st-andrews.ac.uk Sea Mammal Research Unit, University of St.Andrews, St. Andrews, Fife, KY16 8LB, Scotland, UK http://www.smru.st-and.ac.uk/ http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/