Wildlife Conservation MSc

Our Master’s degree provides a unique training experience for someone seeking to develop a successful career in wildlife conservation.

The rapid decline of global biodiversity has made wildlife conservation a crisis discipline. This has led to growing local, national, and international demand for specialists with academic and practical wildlife conservation skills. Our postgraduate course provides an opportunity to learn from conservation- and research-active scientists with UK and international experience.

Why study this course with us?

We aim to build on and consolidate your existing skills/knowledge, and offer exposure to advanced concepts and practical applications in wildlife conservation. This will be done through exploration of our expertise in field and lab-based research on key species and habitats, in the UK and further afield.

Our staff are engaged in pioneering projects locally, nationally, and globally, and have led the development of wildlife crime as an academic subject area. We are also involved in the conservation of globally threatened species such as Eld's deer, Grenada dove, and Hispaniolan Amazon.

You will be engaged in a peer-based learning environment that includes field and lab work, which will provide insights into key research in wildlife conservation. We will also focus on the development of your professional skills and profile for your future career, and encourage links and networking opportunities with practitioners in the field.

• Applicants should normally possess an honours degree (minimum 2:1) in biological/behavioural/ecological science (or demonstrate equivalent experience in a related field, e.g. animal behaviour, conservation biology, zoology) including components of experimental design and statistical analysis. Applicants will also have relevant experience in the field.

• Students with a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree in an unrelated area must demonstrate on the application that they have equivalent experience in a related field, e.g. wildlife conservation, habitat or protected areas management, or ex-situ conservation.

• IELTS: Overall 7.0 (no less than 5.5 in each band)

• For those who do not have IELTS or an acceptable in-country English language qualification, the University of Chester has developed its online English language test which applicants can take for just £50.

The University of Chester's Careers and Employability service offers a range of employability-enhancing experiences through the curriculum, employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice, and guidance. The service is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to personal goals and aspirations. It helps students plan their future, make the most of their time at the University, and enhance their employability. Services include part-time jobs, extra-curricular workshops, and practical assistance with CVs, applications, and mock interviews. Additionally, group sessions on career planning are provided within each course, and extensive information is available on graduate jobs and postgraduate study.