Overview
Conservation Biology MSc sits in a competitive part of the UK market, which works in your favour once you know which departments to aim at. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Conservation Biology combines field work with laboratory analysis and policy modules. We currently work with 8 universities on this course across 8 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £17.500 to £25.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
The fastest way to narrow this down is to send us your grades and English score. We will come back with a shortlist rather than a brochure.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Deadline31.09.2026
Careers opportunities
Posts are scarce and competitive, and volunteering and survey experience count for a great deal because so much of the work is field based. Many graduates start seasonally and build toward a permanent post over two or three years.
Roles graduates go into
- Conservation officer
- Ecological surveyor
- Reserve or site manager
- Biodiversity officer
- Research assistant
- Environmental education officer
Where they work
- Wildlife trusts and the RSPB
- Natural England and its equivalents
- Ecological consultancies
- Zoos and conservation charities
- Universities and research institutes
After the course
CIEEM membership and protected species licences are what turn a graduate into someone who can be sent out on a survey unsupervised.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£17,500 - £25,000
Scholarships
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