MSc Wildlife Conservation Technology

at Liverpool John Moores University

Explore contemporary wildlife conservation and drone applications on this MSc at LJMU. Learn from world-leading experts and take part in a field trip.
 

• Learn from world-leading experts in the field of wildlife conservation and conservation technology

• Study on this course which is the only one of its kind in the UK    

• Benefit from world-class teaching and laboratory facilities (including drone technology, genetics and GIS facilities)

• Design and complete a wildlife conservation study abroad using the latest software packages, such as ArcGIS, R, and Distance 
   

Wildlife conservation is an exciting field of study that has important implications for the way in which we manage our world. With an increasing global population, conserving our wildlife becomes more complicated and conservationists are increasingly using technology such as drones, camera traps and acoustic sensors to help them with their efforts.
 

This Masters will provide you with advanced skills in using conservation technology for wildlife conservation research and will give you the specialist skills to set up and operate conservation technology, and analyse data.
 

A postgraduate degree is highly recommended for a career in this area so that you can demonstrate the necessary theoretical background and practical skills to work in the field. LJMU boasts world-class teaching and laboratory facilities (including state-of the art drone technology and GIS facilities) which you will be able to use during the course. You will also have 24 hour computer access and access to specialist software. In addition, the LJMU library has an extensive collection of online and hard copy book, journal and internet resources related to studying Wildlife Conservation.
 

* Practical and field activities underpin all programmes in the school. PPE and access to specialist facilities are provided for all necessary practical work. There are no additional costs for any day field trips. Travel, accommodation and site costs are included in the course fees. You will be required to meet other potential costs, such as field clothing, visas and immunisations if required.