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.
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
Areas of Research/ Specialisation
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 |
Functional diversity of amphibians. |
Prof. Dr. Takaomi Arai |
Eel Biology and Ecology |
Prof. Zohrah Hj Sulaiman |
Molecular genetics. |
AP Dr. David J. Marshall |
Ecological and evolutionary physiology of marine Intertidal invertebrates. |
AP Dr. Ferry Slik |
Tropical Tree Biodiversity and distribution |
Dr. Rahayu Sukmaria Hj Sukri |
Tropical forest ecology and conservation. |
Dr Norhayati Hj Ahmad |
Developmental biology. |
Dr. Yasuaki Tanaka |
Ecophysiology of corals and aquatic primary producers |
Dr. Faizah Hj Metali |
Metal accumulation in plants in tropical plants and crops. |
Dr. Nicole Lim Chai Hoon |
Protein Structure, Folding and Function |
Dr. Hussein Taha |
Biotechnology |
Dr. Pooja Shivanand |
Halophilic microorganisms and their metabolites. |
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