Ladies and Gents, you or someone you know may be interested in
taking a degree course in Natural History at Kingston University.
The course is designed for natural history enthusiasts, and existing
students are a mixture of school leavers and mature students, many
of whom are studying part time. There are vacancies for places to
start this autumn, but they have no budget left for advertising.
Please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested. Check
out the website if you are interested.
http://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/c980.htm

Regards, Mick.

BSc(Hons) Natural History

C980 - 3 years full-time
C988 - 4 years foundation course
- 6 years part-time
The complexity of the natural environment is such that our knowledge
of it is far from complete, even in Britain. There is a shortage of
people trained in natural history observation and recording, a
subject that is increasingly topical in our changing and threatened
environment.
This course is ideal for enthusiasts of natural history, whether
your main interest is birds, insects, plants or fossils. It will
provide a framework in which you can strengthen and broaden your
existing knowledge, and will encourage you to make a significant
contribution to the subject.
COURSE CONTENT
You will study a selection of core modules in environmental science,
palaeontology (the branch of science concerned with fossil animals
and plants) and life science in the first two years, supplemented by
a wide range of options in the second and third years.
A key element of each year of the degree is a double module in which
you gain training and experience in technical skills and fieldwork.
This includes studies in practical computer use, databases,
presentation skills (such as photography, oral presentation and
report writing), field data collection, external secondments and
independent project work. The course places an emphasis on
observation and recording, rather than process-based laboratory
science.
You will be encouraged to foster mutually beneficial relationships
with local wildlife trusts and scientific societies.
COURSE FEATURES
· We have arrangements with the Natural History Museum, the
Zoological Society of London (London Zoo) and other important
institutions that allow you to benefit from unique resources and
staff expertise.
· There are stimulating fieldwork excursions and site visits
throughout the programme.
· Possible project-work at the Natural History Museum's field
station in Belize.
· A full-time and part-time route are available. The part-time
programme involves study with half the intensity of the full-time
route and requires twice the time for completion. There is
flexibility in attendance specifications.