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Biodiversity and Conservation MSc

Queen Mary University of London

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Queen Mary University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

How to maintain and enhance biodiversity in the face of unprecedented pressure from human activity and climate change is among the most pressing global challenges of our time. This programme will equip you with in-depth knowledge of the primary threats to biodiversity, the potential management solutions to mitigate and reverse biodiversity loss, and the practical skills required for studying animal and plant biodiversity and conservation.

Taught by leading experts working across diverse aspects of animal and plant biodiversity and conservation

Intensive training in high-demand skills such as data analysis, ecological surveying, and spatial mapping

Enjoy access to state-of-the art facilities, including the world-class collections and resources at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew

Choice of modules, and the opportunity to join an overseas field course in a biodiversity hotspot

Six-month research project in a leading research group at QMUL or Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, with opportunities to publish scientific papers

What you'll study

Learn the skills needed to kick-start your career in this exciting and rapidly-evolving field. This programme balances evolutionary biology, ecology, statistics, and conservation and restoration, with an emphasis on practical applications and training in biodiversity research. Modules cover examples from freshwater, marine and terrestrial ecosystems, and are taught by leading experts based at Queen Mary University of London and the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew.

Assessment

Modules will be assessed through an exciting and varied combination of essays, practical tests, group projects, statistics assignments, lab reports, field work, science communication pieces, presentations and a dissertation.

Career paths

This MSc offers excellent preparation for students who wish to pursue a career in biodiversity research or the environmental sector. Opportunities include work in NGOs, government bodies, consultancies, charities, botanic gardens, publishing, and a wide range of public and research organisations, including universities and private companies. A substantial proportion of our MSc graduates go on to complete PhDs, while others move directly into permanent employment.

Our graduates can contribute to conservation, influence policies, conduct assessments, engage in community-based initiatives, preserve and restore biodiversity, pursue cutting-edge research, and make a meaningful impact on conservation and sustainability. The programme offers a rewarding professional journey with the skills, expertise, and network necessary for success.

Application deadline

09 September 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 29,950per year

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

University information

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    Queen Mary University of London, Admissions and Recruitment Office, Mile End Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 4NS, England

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Students can experience campus life while living in London, one of the most exciting cities on the planet. The best of both worlds!
Research at Queen Mary is world-leading across disciplines, with its academics making a major impact across all subject areas.
Queen Mary is truly inclusive, with multiple nationalities represented on its campuses.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    32nd out of 94 8

    31st out of 73 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    141 62%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    52nd

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    52nd

    24

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    131 62%

    37th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    44th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    67th

    2

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