This immersive 7-day, 6-night residential field course takes place on Tioman Island, located off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Students explore a variety of tropical communities and ecosystems using a broad range of field techniques.

Key topics include:

• Coral reef sampling and ecological assessment
• Mangrove ecosystem studies
• Marine turtle observation
• Microplastic analysis in coastal environments
• Biodiversity and ecosystem function in island habitats

This course equips students with valuable skills in environmental sampling and data analysis in a tropical island setting.

Delivered as a 7-day residential experience in Royal Belum State Park (Perak), this field course focuses on inland tropical rainforest ecosystems. Students gain first-hand experience working in one of Malaysia’s most biodiverse protected areas.

Key topics include:

• River ecology studies
• Forest structural assessments
• Interviews with indigenous and local communities
• Plant-animal interaction observations
• Ecological assessment techniques

This module deepens students' understanding of tropical ecology and conservation strategies.