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MSc - Master of Science
Keele University
Part Time
Sep 2026
2 Year
Keele's MSc in Biodiversity and Conservation aims to provide you with an extensive understanding of biodiversity, ecology and conservation. You will explore and critically evaluate the contemporary issues facing our planet and apply your knowledge to propose robust solutions, demonstrating your expertise in environmental management. This programme will enable you to develop and enhance your research and fieldwork skills through theoretical and practical learning, contributing to high-level graduate attributes that will help to strengthen your career prospects.Our MSc in Biodiversity and Conservation allows you to explore the biodiversity and ecology of larger organisms, habitats and landscapes through various concepts and theories. You will delve into the key themes of conservation and environmental management and develop a range of high-level field and laboratory skills. You will be equipped to apply your knowledge and problem-solving skills effectively in both case studies and real-world examples.On this programme, you will have the opportunity to use Keele's green campus to explore issues facing the planet, apply your learnings and demonstrate your practical skills whilst developing knowledge in various specialisms aligned to your interests. You will strengthen your critical thinking skills through the collection of quantitative data, analysis and experimentation whilst working independently and with peers.Having a hands-on practical approach to your learning will enable you to develop valuable skills as an independent thinker and problem solver, attaining skills to think critically about subject matter with reference to impacts on society as well as broader insights of the 'bigger picture'.
Helping you to prepare for independent research, this module enables you to build key skills to design and conduct high quality, ethical research. Your awareness of various research methods will inform your approach to understanding complex data and information that will further advance your skills for future academia and/or employment.
This module aims to develop your skills and understanding of the concepts and practical application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing. This will involve using industry-standard software and cloud-based applications for mapping, spatial data acquisition and analysis. GIS and spatial analysis are core elements of conservation ecology and help to provide insight into species distributions, protecting area siting and prioritising conservation areas.
Through lectures, lab exercises and a week-long field course, this module aims to develop your advanced skills in the practical application of ecology and conservation. You will be encouraged to demonstrate your awareness of current key issues, as well as developing a critical approach to understanding and proposing solutions across various contexts. Typical content will include species and site conservation, protected areas, priority areas and holistic approaches to landscape conservation.
Develop your research skills and field techniques in preparation for effective and critical assessment of biodiversity. On this module, you will build specialist skills in the identification of selected taxon to species level. You will also review scientific literature, investigate methodology and fieldwork techniques, and apply statistical techniques to biodiversity data, building core skills in problem solving, analytical thinking and investigation.
Accommodation- Standard Shared Halls £117.46
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