Master of Science in Ecology and Conservation
University of Aberdeen - Foresterhill Campus
UK,Scotland
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12 Months
Duration
CAD 27,000/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Sep 2025
Apply Date
UK, Scotland
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1495
Total Students: 14,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Polwarth Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, United Kingdom
Master of Science in Ecology and Conservation
Program Overview
Our MSc programme provides flexibility to enable you to gain knowledge and skills to meet your career aspirations, whether in research or as a practising ecologist. You will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience of everything from field survey to chairing discussions, from statistics and modelling to report writing and from identifying important ecological questions to researching them and writing a scientific paper. Previous graduates have gone on to the top of their chosen profession in research, consultancy, conservation, policy, education and advocacy.
Throughout the programme you will receive core training in plant community ecology, animal population ecology, GIS and experimental design and analysis (which includes use of R). You can select from a broad range of optional courses allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests and career aspirations. Students wishing to gain research training may take advantage of our renowned advanced statistics course and join our informal ecology research group seminars throughout the year. Those interested in applied ecology may choose to study catchment management, marine spatial management and conservation management planning, amongst others. A key course for those aiming to work in consultancy is Environmental Impact Assessment. The opportunity to place your ecological study in a broader, interdisciplinary context is provided through a very popular course on ecology, conservation and society.
An important component of the programme is the individual research project which enables you to develop expertise and contacts in a topic of your own choosing. Preparation may begin as early in the year as you like. You can also participate in our popular week-long field research skills course held at our field centre in the stunning surroundings of Bettyhill on the north coast of Sutherland. This course will take place during the Easter period.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 27,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of Aberdeen - Foresterhill Campus
CAD 9,207 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
