Program Overview

The MSc in Biodiversity and Conservation Management at Aberystwyth University meets the needs of future environmental professionals and attracts students from around the world. The course is research- and practice-led, and provides a sound overview of the theoretical background of biodiversity and conservation science. This Masters degree is ideal for those wanting to pursue postgraduate studies in the fields of biodiversity, environmental science and conservation. It is also suitable for those already working in these sectors who want to obtain further relevant qualifications or for those working in other fields who wish to pursue this line of work.

MSc Biodiversity and Conservation Management has been designed to ensure that our graduates have the knowledge, understanding and the skill set needed to tackle ongoing challenges in conservation and the management of the world’s biodiversity.

This course will ensure that you have:

• Knowledge and understanding to critically evaluate the evidence-based solutions and policy proposed for successful conservation management at both the habitat and species level across a range of marine and terrestrial ecosystems
• Opportunities to engage with and work alongside stakeholders and conservation practitioners in real-world situations
• Experience in highly desirable skills such as remote sensing, GIS, taxonomy, habitat and conservation management, environmental impact assessment, as well as the latest molecular techniques.

You will work in and around Aberystwyth, situated between the Cambrian and Snowdonia mountain ranges, which offers a magnificent range of habitats, from coastal to uplands, and provides the ideal environment to study biodiversity and conservation management. You will also be taught by internationally recognised researchers, consultants and industry professionals operating across a wide range of environmental topics.