Conservation Science - MSc
University of Kent
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Develop interdisciplinary solutions needed to tackle the global biodiversity crisis. Understand the issues we face when conserving natural habitats and ecosystems upon which human communities depend. Become a member of the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), which in 2019 received the highly prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education for its world-leading research and training in conservation science. On our MSc programme, which is delivered by DICE ...Read more

Develop interdisciplinary solutions needed to tackle the global biodiversity crisis. Understand the issues we face when conserving natural habitats and ecosystems upon which human communities depend. Become a member of the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), which in 2019 received the highly prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education for its world-leading research and training in conservation science. On our MSc programme, which is delivered by DICE staff, you will collaborate with world-leading conservation scientists and gain the knowledge, skills and practical experience needed for a successful career in conservation.You will gain an interdisciplinary perspective on conservation issues, drawing on over 30 years of DICE expertise on what it takes for effective conservation management. You will receive state-of-the-art training across the full breadth of conservation disciplines, learning the approaches needed where local communities also rely on natural resource use, as well as the skills needed to restore threatened species and habitats. You will gain practical and methodological tools you will need to achieve success as a conservation scientist who can operate across the natural and social sciences.Our Conservation Science MSc course reflects your interests, with the option to take our 'Conservation and Resource Management' pathway depending on the modules you take - meaning your Master's will represent your interests and specialism.

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17 Oct 23

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02 Dec 22

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Entry requirements

A first or second class honours degree in Biological Sciences or Conservation or another relevant subject, or a good honours degree in other subjects together with relevant practical experience. In exceptional circumstances we admit applicants without a first degree if their professional career and experience shows academic achievement of a high enough standard.

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£15,000 per year

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£24,700 per year

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£24,700 per year

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The food options are not that great especially for cheap veg options NOT VEGAN. Buildings are a bit old and shower or kitchen facilities could be...
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02 Dec 22
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I like how the university care about student’s well-being like the 3 pound meal and they give international students a lot of warm. But the university sport center is a bit too...
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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

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Canterbury Campus Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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