Universities United Kingdom University of Kent Courses Conservation Biology MSc

Conservation Biology MSc
at University of Kent

Kent, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ -
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 87

Program Overview

Modern conservation science goes beyond the traditional boundaries of biology, ecology and environmental management. Our MSc in Conservation Biology gives you the knowledge base and practical experience required for a career in conservation - where you’ll address some of most important challenges facing the world today.

Our course has been designed for wildlife managers with practical experience in international conservation looking to acquire formal scientific training, as well as students with academic qualifications looking to progress in the field of biodiversity conservation and environmental management.

What you’ll learn

This programme takes an interdisciplinary approach and is international in its outlook. You’ll cover population ecology and human community development, through to international wildlife trade and the economics of conservation, as well as the latest techniques in endangered species recovery.

Course Content
Modules

Please note that not all modules necessarily run every year. Please contact the School for more detailed information on availability.

Compulsory modules currently include
- DICE1001 - Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Conservation (15 credits)
- DICE8760 - Research Methods for Social Science (15 credits)
- DICE8770 - Population and Evolutionary Biology (15 credits)
- DICE8840 - Research Skills for Natural Sciences (15 credits)
- DICE9930 - Research Project Skills (4 credits)
Optional modules may include
- DICE8360 - Integrated Species Conservation and Management (15 credits)
- DICE8410 - Managing Protected Areas (15 credits)
- DICE8710 - International Wildlife Trade - Achieving Sustainability (15 credits)
- DICE8850 - Ecotourism and Rural Development Field Course (15 credits)
- DICE8880 - Economics of Biodiversity Conservation (15 credits)
- DICE8890 - Leadership Skills for Conservation Managers (15 credits)
- SACO9930 - Advanced Topics in Primate Behaviour (15 credits)
Compulsory modules currently include
- DICE9980 - Dissertation - Conservation (60 credits)
- Teaching
Entry Requirement
For entry to a Kent postgraduate degree programme (Master's), Indian students typically need to have completed a three or four-year undergraduate degree (Honours Bachelor degree or Professional degree) at an accredited university or college. General Bachelor degrees may sometimes be considered. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the institution you have studied at.
For programmes that require a 2:1 we usually ask for a First Class degree, a final CGPA of 6.0/10, or 60%. Students from top institutions may be considered with a high Second Class degree, a final CGPA of 5.5/10, or 55%. For programmes that require a 2:2 we usually ask for a high Second Class degree, a final CGPA of 5.5/10, or 55%.

Fees & Scholarships

The cost of studying at University of Kent varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. The tuition fees for this program is To Be Confirmed.

Career Prospect

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.

Cost Of Studying At University of Kent

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Conservation Biology MSc at University of Kent