Wildlife Conservation MSc

Entry requirements

At least a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject e.g., biology, zoology, natural sciences, environmental studies, geography etc. Applications from mature applicants who have relevant professional experience in wildlife conservation are actively encouraged. Applications from people with other backgrounds wishing to develop an understanding of wildlife conservation issues are welcomed and will be considered on an individual basis.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The world is changing, and we are in a race against time to conserve what remains of the world’s wildlife. As climate and nature emergencies lead us deeper into an existential crisis, our own species faces challenges and opportunities. Our MSc Wildlife Conservation will help you develop tools and knowledge to design and implement effective, evidence-based, and crucially equitable, conservation projects. These skills are needed more than ever by industry, government, and society. The programme assimilates a wide range of subjects to explore the most important drivers of biodiversity loss, including natural resource use, land-use change, over exploitation, invasive species, climate change, and pollution.

You will explore how technology, research, behavioural change, economic policies, government regulations, and a robust scientific approach can be combined into a unified approach to tackle the world’s greatest threats to wildlife. Prifysgol Bangor University has a strong focus on conservation research and enjoys close links with local, national, and international organisations that employ conservation scientists, helping us to ensure that the MSc Wildlife Conservation is relevant and up to date. Bangor is surely one of the most ideally located universities for you to study wildlife conservation - with access to a wide range of natural environments ranging from the coast to the varied landscape of Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri (Snowdonia National Park).

What will you study on this course?

This course not only covers wildlife biology, giving you an understanding of organisms, their biology and behaviour, the structure of ecological communities, and the consequences of habitat fragmentation, but also how understanding people, societies, and our relationship with nature is critical to tackling conservation problems. Crucially, the course will help you understand how conservation science, policy and practice is a truly interdisciplinary endeavour involving theories and methods from the natural, social, and applied sciences. You will learn why society needs to conserve biodiversity, critique different approaches, and how to measure the effectiveness of conservation. This unique combination of subjects, combined with many practical sessions and field trips, will provide you with an educational experience that you will find both fascinating and rewarding. Field trips are central to this degree, from the mountains of mid-Wales to the tropical rainforests and oil palm plantations of Borneo.

Modules for the current academic year

Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Wildlife Conservation MSc Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

Information for international students

IELTS: 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) is required.

Fees and funding

Please see our Fees & Finances pages for more information. You can also visit our Scholarships, Studentships & Bursaries to learn more about funding available.