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MSc Wildlife Conservation

University of Salford, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Biodiversity is under threat. With recognition that our planet can no longer support our unsustainable ways, find out how you can be part of the solution in protecting precious ecosystems with our MSc Wildlife Conservation postgraduate degree.

Developed to nurture the next generation of conservation leaders, our course aims to support a move towards a sustainable future for humans and wildlife. Led by a highly qualified, research-active staff course team, you will develop knowledge and practical skills to tackle complex issues surrounding our biodiversity crisis.

You will:

  • Explore current methods and techniques used to measure and evaluate biodiversity in the field

  • Understand the role that invasive species and pathogens play in altering local ecological communities and biodiversity

  • Develop and apply essential tools used to produce and interpret maps for conservation planning and monitoring

General Eligibility

Undergraduate degree

  • You will need a relevant undergraduate degree from a subject such as biological sciences, anthropology, veterinary science, and with a minimum 2:2 (lower second class) classification award.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

Trimester one

  • Research Skills and Design for Conservation Science

  • GIS and Remote Sensing Applied for Wildlife Conservation

  • Conservation Genetics

  • Global Conservation Challenges

Trimester two

  • Contemporary Topics in Wildlife Conservation (15 credits)

  • Conservation Planning

  • Conservation Fieldwork in the Tropics

Trimester three

  • Dissertation

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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