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Biodiversity and Conservation MSc
at University of Leeds

Leeds, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 24,250
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

The University of Leeds has twice been recognised by the European Union as a "centre of excellence" for biodiversity and conservation training.

We believe biodiversity can only be managed and conserved when it can be measured and interpreted properly. Our leading researchers are making an impact through their dedicated research within the field of ecology and conservation. Your learning will be heavily influenced by their world-leading research, which drives national and international policy agendas around environmental change and global sustainability.

This distinctive course concentrates on the biological principles underlying biodiversity, its assessment and management. You’ll learn to identify plants and animals, understand the ecological factors underlying biodiversity and conservation and gain key analytical and practical skills for a range of academic and professional careers. You’ll also gain valuable experience in biodiversity and conservation-related research.

This course is designed to prepare you for a career in conservation, or for further research at PhD level. If you’re already an established conservation professional, our modules provide additional skills to support you to progress in your employment.

Course Content
This flexible course will offer you a wide variety of options, allowing you to personalise your study in preparation for further academic research or professional development in the field.

Our mixture of academic and practical subjects will equip you with the diverse set of skills needed for ecological careers and further research. This course combines theory-based modules on the principles of ecology and conservation with a wide range of practical skills-based modules. These include survey, management and identification skills, where the emphasis is on spending time in the field, and analytical skills such as statistics and GIS.

The independent research project is one of the most important parts of the degree. Projects cover a wide range of topics and usually include around six to eight weeks of practical work. A number of our students have been based overseas for their project.

If you study part-time, the course will last for two years and you’ll study around half of the total number of modules each year.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules
- Biodiversity and Conservation MSc and MRes Summer Project 60 credits
- Biodiversity and Conservation Skills
Entry Requirement
Applicants should normally have a bachelor’s degree with at least a 2:1 in a relevant subject.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.
Fees & Scholarships
Fees
- UK: £11,500 (total)
- International: £24,250 (total)
Career Prospect
Our dedicated employability and professional development officer will ensure that you are aware of events and opportunities to increase your employability. In addition, our Masters career development programme will support you to:
- explore career options and career planning
- understand the PhD application process and optimise PhD application
- learn how to use LinkedIn and other social media for effective networking and career opportunities
- practice interviews for both job and PhD applications.

Cost Of Studying At University of Leeds

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Biodiversity and Conservation MSc at University of Leeds