Conservation Biology MRes
University of Sussex
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On this course, you’ll gain an advanced, global outlook on conservation. You learn positive approaches you can use to address conservation challenges.In the face of global change, there’s never been a greater need for the knowledge and research skills that you’ll develop on this course. These skills will enable you to address the environmental changes facing us today.We are part of the Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP). The SSRP provides an excellent interdisciplinary research ...Read more

On this course, you’ll gain an advanced, global outlook on conservation. You learn positive approaches you can use to address conservation challenges.In the face of global change, there’s never been a greater need for the knowledge and research skills that you’ll develop on this course. These skills will enable you to address the environmental changes facing us today.We are part of the Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP). The SSRP provides an excellent interdisciplinary research environment through the School of Life Sciences, the School of Global Studies, Sussex Law School, SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit and the Institute of Developmental Studies (IDS).

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39/279
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42nd
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43rd
What students say
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Kelsey
07 Nov 25

One of my favourite things about this uni is the fact that all of my lecturers are very enthusiastic about teaching their subject. They want you to learn and are extremely happy..Read more

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Danyel
05 Nov 25

So far the best thing about uni life at Sussex has got to be the fact that Brighton is only a 10 minute train ride away, lovely beach, great sunsets, and shopping in Churchill..Read more

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements - You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements- Your qualification should be in a relevant subject such as biology, ecology, zoology or conservation. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

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£12,550 per year

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£12,550 per year

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£12,550 per year

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£26,250 per year

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£26,250 per year

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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton United Kingdom BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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