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CurriculumThe Masters curriculum consists of three stages. Students are evaluated at the end of each stage, and only those with adequate grades may proceed to the next stage. Stage 1: Bridging Course The first stage of the curriculum consists of an eight-week bridging course (November-December), entailing three hours of lessons a day for three days each week. Entrance to the Masters program depends on the applicant passing course exams at the end of the bridging course. The bridging course includes four subjects: 1) Biostatistics; 2) General Biology; 3) Ecology and Evolution; and, 4) English for Academic Purposes. Stage 2: Masters Course, Year One (42 credits) The second stage of the curriculum consists of two semesters of classes (February-June and September-January). Each class normally lasts half a day in the afternoon, though several courses also include short field trips. After the first year and if satisfactory grades have been achieved, students progress to the third stage (or second year) of the Masters course. Students who fail to achieve sufficient marks in the first year can return to complete failed semesters the next year, but cannot complete the Masters until satisfactory grades are achieved. Stage 3: Masters Course, Year Two (12 credits) The second year of the Masters curriculum consists of a thesis component, which involves students producing an original research thesis, worth a total of 12 credits. For their thesis, students are encouraged to address subjects relevant to conservation issues in Cambodia and most students undertake their projects in collaboration with national or international organisations. Subjects covered during the first and second year of the Masters programme are as follows:
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