Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam

Master of Science by Research (Biodiversity)

The Environmental and Life Sciences Graduate Programme offers Master of Science by Research degree in Biodiversity. The programme provides unparalleled opportunities to pursue Graduate studies in a region widely recognised for its rich biodiversity and ecosystem complexities. The environment in Brunei Darussalam provides excellent possibilities for research in both terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Fields of study include ecology and conservation biology, invasive ecology, plant and animal sciences, behavioural ecology, botany, plant taxonomy and systematics, ethnobotany and medicinal plants, microbiology, marine and aquatic biology, environment and climate change, and other biodiversity-related research areas. The excellent laboratory and outdoor field facilities, and a field studies centre in the tropical rainforest (under Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research, IBER) strengthen both teaching and research in the broad field of Biodiversity. Candidates will perform a research project under the supervision of staff from the Environmental and Life Sciences and frequently in collaboration with staff members from other disciplines.

Programme Details

Aims and Scope
The MSc Programme in Biodiversity aims to make scientists with high level specialised training, in order to cover the increased needs of Industry in related aspects. Also, students wishing to continue their studies at a PhD level will be able to prepare for the conduction of PhD research on relevant topics. The scope of the Programme is to provide students the necessary specific scientific information, as well as to train them to develop their skills and analytical capabilities.

Structure
Students conduct an approved research project, with the supervision of one or more staff members. Upon completion of their research, they submit a Thesis, which normally does not exceed 60,000 words.

Assessment

Compulsory modules SR-5101. These are modules that all postgraduate students must read and pass to satisfy their graduation requirement.
Assessment includes examination of the thesis by internal and external examiners. As stipulated in the relevant UBD regulations the examiners may subject a candidate to an oral examination or any other test they think necessary to assess the acceptability of the thesis. Periodic assessment of the progress of the candidate is carried out as stipulated in the relevant UBD regulations.

Areas of Research/ Specialisation

Ecology and Conservation Biology
Invasive Ecology
Plant and Animal Sciences
Behavioural Ecology
Marine and Aquatic Biology
Microbiology
Botany
Plant Taxonomy and Systematics
Ethnobotany and Medicinal plants
Environment and Climate Change
and other biodiversity-related research areas

For more information

Contact: Deputy Dean of Graduate and Research in FOS (nb.ude.dbu@sgninnej.semaj :liame- sgninneJ treboR semaJ .rD)

Complete programme details can also be found here .

Faculty Member and Contact Details	Research Interests
Prof. Ulmar Grafe nb.ude.dbu@efarg.ramlu https://ulmargrafe.wordpress.com/publications/	Functional diversity of amphibians. Sensory ecology of frog-biting midges. Community ecology of Bornean frogs. A novel resource-service mutualism between bats and pitcher plants.
Prof. Dr. Takaomi Arai nb.ude.dbu@iara.imoakat	Eel Biology and Ecology Ecology and Evolution of Fish Migration Biology, Ecology and Habitat Use of Aquatic Organisms in Tropical Ecosystem Bioaccumulation and Ecotoxicology of Hazardous Chemicals in Environment Environmental Science and Pollution
Prof. Zohrah Hj Sulaiman Vice-Chancellor, Institut Teknologi Brunei, Adjunct Associate Professor of UBD nb.ude.bti@namialus.harhoz	Molecular genetics. Biodiversity of fishes. Molecular phylogeny and biogeography of fishes. Genetic modification to produce biodiesel and robust variety of paddy.
AP Dr. David J. Marshall nb.ude.dbu@llahsram.divad	Ecological and evolutionary physiology of marine Intertidal invertebrates. Organismal responses to environmental and climate change. Marine and estuarine benthic community ecology. Estuarine pollution, biomonitoring and ecotoxicology.
AP Dr. Ferry Slik nb.ude.dbu@kils.nahoj http://www.phylodiversity.net/fslik/	Tropical Tree Biodiversity and distribution Tropical forest Biomass and Carbon Balance Flora Projects Secondary Forest Dynamics Ecology and Dynamics of Large Trees Biogeography Below- and aboveground interactions of plants DNA barcoding Species distribution modeling Using remote sensing for plant identification Plant community phylogenetics Plant functional trait
Dr. Rahayu Sukmaria Hj Sukri nb.ude.dbu@irkus.uyahar	Tropical forest ecology and conservation. Tropical plant diversity and community ecology. Peat swamp ecology and conservation. The ecological effects and impact of invasive plants in Brunei Darussalam.
Dr Norhayati Hj Ahmad nb.ude.dbu@damha.itayahron	Developmental biology. Reproductive biology. Diabetes – focus mainly on pancreas regeneration.
Dr. Yasuaki Tanaka Programme Leader, Environmental and Life Sciences Programme nb.ude.dbu@akanat.ikausay	Ecophysiology of corals and aquatic primary producers Water quality monitoring in aquatic environments Biogeochemical cycles in aquatic ecosystems Bioremediation of wastewater from aquaculture
Dr. Faizah Hj Metali Programme Leader, Environmental and Life Sciences Programme nb.ude.dbu@ilatem.haziaf	Metal accumulation in plants in tropical plants and crops. Plant and soil nutrition. Growth and physiology of tropical seedlings. Germination and pollination studies. Plant conservation and propagation techniques.
Dr. Nicole Lim Chai Hoon nb.ude.dbu@mil.elocin	Protein Structure, Folding and Function Protein Misfolding and Diseases Molecular Chaperones Molecular Biophysics
Dr. Hussein Taha nb.ude.dbu@ahat.niessuh	Biotechnology Population genetics Molecular Phylogenetics
Dr. Pooja Shivanand nb.ude.dbu@dnanavihs.ajoop	Halophilic microorganisms and their metabolites. Industrial & Environmental Biotechnology. Bioremediation. Fermentation & Bioprocess technology. Enzyme technology

MSc Biodiversity

Master of Science by Research (Biodiversity)

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