MSc Biodiversity Conservation

Bournemouth University

United Kingdom, Bournemouth

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Bournemouth University

United Kingdom , Bournemouth

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,750 / year

Next Intake January-2026

MSc Biodiversity Conservation

About

Course details

Contact hours and assessment

Details of the assessment methods and contact hours for each unit of the course can be found in the programme specification.

Download the programme specification (pdf 1.3mb)

Why study MSc Biodiversity Conservation at BU?

Study in a location perfectly suited to learn about biodiversity conservation
Develop your knowledge of ecology, geography, social science, psychology and technology in this political and socio-economically important subject area
Enjoy access to a vast amount of research from our academics, including; tropical and temperate ecosystems, grassland, forest, freshwater, coastal and marine environments
Learn about the latest developments in conservation science and practice, hone your ability to communicate effectively, and be mentored in identifying flora and fauna
Benefit from our wide network of professional contacts to find a six-week placement In the UK or abroad to suit your individual career aspirations
Profit from our expert academics who are actively researching biodiversity conservation worldwide and bring their expertise to every session.

Find out more about the content of this course.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You can find details of the international qualifications we accept, and what level of study they apply to, on our entry requirements for non-UK students' page.

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry:

India: Bachelor’s degree (4 years) from a recognised HE institution with a minimum overall result of 55%
Nigeria: Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a minimum classification of 2:2
China: Chinese Bachelor's (Honours) degree from a recognised higher education institution with 65% or above
Turkey: Bachelor’s degree (Lisans Diplomasi - four years) with a minimum overall GPA of 2.3/4.0
Vietnam: Bachelor's degree/Bang tot nghiep dai hoc with an average score of 6.5/10, or 2.25/4, or a Master’s degree/Thac si.

All applications will be subject to a minimum grade and your degree may need to be in a relevant subject area.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you understand English to a satisfactory level. English language requirements for this course are normally:

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum of 5.5 in writing and 5.5 in speaking, listening and reading, or equivalent.

View further information about our English language requirements.

Bournemouth University International College offers a number of pre-sessional English and preparatory programmes to prepare international students for postgraduate study at BU. Admission to the degree is guaranteed on successful completion of your course to the required level.

English Program Requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum of 5.5 in writing and 5.5 in speaking, listening and reading, or equivalent.

View further information about our English language requirements.

Career

Careers

This course prepares you for a career in the commercial and statutory environmental sectors. Its strong emphasis on core skills in environmental practice gives students the edge when seeking employment. On completing the course not only will you have subject expertise but you will know how to apply that knowledge to make a difference in biodiversity conservation. You will be prepared to undertake roles such as ecological consultant, environmental consultant, environmental conservation manager or academic researcher.

Potential graduate job roles

As a Biodiversity Conservation graduate, you will be prepared to undertake roles such as:

Ecological consultant
Environmental consultant
Environmental conservation manager
Academic researcher.

Industries worked in

Government agencies
Non-governmental organisations
District and county councils
Regional and district planning authorities (including areas of outstanding natural beauty and national parks)
Academic research.

Further study

If you want to continue your studies after achieving your Master’s, you can look into our range of doctoral programmes.

Fee Information

Costs and fees

You can find full information about the deposits required and how to pay your fees in our postgraduate fees and funding section, including details of the Postgraduate Loan (subject to fee status).

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per annum. Fees quoted are for tuition only unless stated otherwise. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course.

Find out more about living expenses for postgraduate students

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,750

Application Fee

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