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MSc Conservation Science

  • DeadlineStudy Details: MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Description

Develop interdisciplinary solutions needed to tackle the global biodiversity crisis. Understand the issues we face when conserving natural habitats and ecosystems upon which human communities depend. Become a member of the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), which in 2019 received the highly prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education for its world-leading research and training in conservation science. On our MSc programme, which is delivered by DICE staff, you will collaborate with world-leading conservation scientists and gain the knowledge, skills and practical experience needed for a successful career in conservation.

You will gain an interdisciplinary perspective on conservation issues, drawing on over 30 years of DICE expertise on what it takes for effective conservation management. You will receive state-of-the-art training across the full breadth of conservation disciplines, learning the approaches needed where local communities also rely on natural resource use, as well as the skills needed to restore threatened species and habitats. You will gain practical and methodological tools you will need to achieve success as a conservation scientist who can operate across the natural and social sciences.

Our Conservation Science MSc course reflects your interests, with the option to take our 'Conservation Biology' pathway depending on the modules you take - meaning your Master's will represent your interests and specialism.

Entry Requirements

A first or second class honours degree in a relevant subject; a good honours degree in other subjects together with relevant practical experience. In exceptional circumstances we admit applicants without a first degree if their professional career and experience shows academic achievement of a high enough standard.

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

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Student Destinations

The School has a very good record for postgraduate employment and academic continuation. DICE programmes combine academic theory with practical field experience to develop graduates who are highly employable within government, NGOs and the private sector.

Our alumni progress into a wide range of organisations across the world. Examples include: 

  • Consultancy for a Darwin Initiative project in West Sumatra
  • Wildlife Management Officer in Kenya
  • Chief of the Biodiversity Unit – UN Environment Programme; Research and Analysis Programme Leader for TRAFFIC
  • Freshwater Programme Officer, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
  • Head of the Ecosystem Assessment Programme, United Nations Environment Programme-World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC)
  • Community Based Natural Resource Manager, WWF
  • Managing Partner, Althelia Climate Fund
  • and Programme Officer, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

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