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Biodiversity and Conservation MSc

University of Southampton

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Site - Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Explore Biodiversity and Conservation at a global top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2024) university.

This MSc in Biodiversity and Conservation draws on our world-class reputation for environmental research and offers an industry-relevant education for highly-skilled environmental scientists. You'll learn how to accurately monitor species diversity, change, population abundance and distribution, and how to apply these skills to protect the world’s ecosystems and habitats.

On completing the course, you'll be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

- The importance of environmental concepts, terms, principles and methods - The value of using techniques and ideas in different subject disciplines - The socioeconomic context of environmental issues and the legal framework through which environmental regulation is facilitated - Current issues, paradigms and approaches within a specialist subject area of the environmental sciences - The contribution of science, engineering and communication to the identification and understanding of environmental issues and concerns - The human causes and consequences of environmental impacts and responses to such impacts.

You’ll have the chance to apply geographical information systems, modelling and spatial analysis and acquire the interdisciplinary skills required for effective research project management. You'll graduate primed to begin your career or to continue your exploration in research.

At Southampton, assessments are designed to equip you with the skills you need for success in your career.

Depending on the modules you choose, you’ll be assessed through a combination of essays, reports, policy briefs, impact statements, environmental management (iso14001) audits, literature reviews, journal articles, presentations, practical and written examinations.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 30,300per 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 Southampton

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, England

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Southampton is proud of its inclusive global community and welcomes students from over 130 countries.
As a truly global university, Southampton has many opportunities for students to develop intercultural skills through its wide variety of clubs and societies.
Specialist careers support and paid year in employment and internship opportunities prepare international students for their future.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    27th out of 94 3

    15th out of 73 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    150 66%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    34th

    28

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    60th

    19

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    151 72%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    19th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    30th

    15

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