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Biodiversity and Conservation MSc

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    The University of Sheffield - Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This course will prepare you for a career protecting biodiversity in a range of natural, agricultural, and urban ecosystems around the world. You'll learn all about conservation issues in major ecosystems, from tropical forests to cities, and coral reefs to the deep sea, and the constraints posed by budgets, policy, and legislation. We’ll also show you how environmental change can impact biodiversity and how the effective management of ecosystems can positively impact both biodiversity and the ecosystem itself. Fieldwork is a big part of the course. You'll gain hands-on experience in designing and conducting projects in the field, helping you to understand the challenges faced in real-world conservation projects. You'll also receive training in the principles of experimental design and data collection, equipping you with the key skills to plan, manage, and generate data from your own research. To embed your learning, you’ll take part in a residential field course on the North Norfolk coast, one of Europe’s premier wildlife sites and a region with significant conservation challenges and varied management efforts. The biggest part of your course is your independent research project. Here, you’ll spend three months researching an area of biodiversity or conservation that matches your interests, ready for your future career. You could be field-based, lab-based, or complete a computational data-driven project, tackling topics such as urbanisation, ecosystem services, tropical deforestation, and marine conservation.

Application deadline

04/09/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 35,840per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    The University of Sheffield - Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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With 28,000 students from over 150 countries, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety, strong sense of community, and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for international students.
Ranked in the UK top 20 (Complete University Guide 2025), Sheffield is a leading university for research and teaching.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    8th out of 87 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    157 70%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    7th

    21

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    38th

    9

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