MSc Conservation and Biodiversity

at University of Exeter

This applied degree provides excellent employability, with our recent alumni moving onto ecological consultancy work, government conservation programmes, NGO conservation projects and fully funded PhD positions in ecology and conservation.
 

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

Modules:
 

120 credits of compulsory modules, 60 credits of optional modules
 

a You may select only one of the field course modules. If you have mobility or health disabilities and want to undertake fieldwork, then reasonable adjustments and/or alternative assessment can be considered.

Compulsory modules

• Research Project    
• Statistical Modelling    
• The Art of Science    

Normally a 2:1 degree of 65% or above in a relevant science subject* is required, although we will consider all applications with a 2.1 where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study (research and/or numerical skills), and/or significant relevant work experience of 2+ years.

*Relevant subjects include: Biosciences, Ecology, Geography, Marine Biology, Marine Sciences, Natural Sciences, Zoology.
 

English language requirements

• IELTS

  Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section.
   

• TOEFL

  Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

UK fees per year:
£14,500 full-time; £7,250 part-time
 

International fees per year:
£25,500 full-time; £12,750 part-time

Employer-valued skills this course develops
 

This programme will provide you with a diversity of skills that will equip you for a range of sectors of work and further study of marine environments. Skills include:
 

• Scientific writing and poster preparation
• Grant writing
• Public speaking
• Short film production
• Press release and the professional use of social media
• Data analysis
• Writing scientific information for a lay audience
• Use of “R” and GIS.
   

Career destinations
 

The programme will prepare students for careers in environmental NGOs, government conservation agencies and ecological consultancy companies in the UK and overseas. The degree also offers a thorough training in research skills and methods so provides an excellent basis for an academic career, with many students progressing directly to PhD positions.