Global Biodiversity Conservation MSc
University of Sussex
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This MSc will give you advanced knowledge and skills in conservation biology.Our campus is in the Brighton and Lewes Downs UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and surrounded by the South Downs National Park. Here you’ll gain an advanced, global outlook on conservation and will be ready to help solve the challenges of change in the modern world.Learn about the positive approaches’ conservation biologists use to address conservation challenges and have the chance to take part in unique research in the ...Read more

This MSc will give you advanced knowledge and skills in conservation biology.

Our campus is in the Brighton and Lewes Downs UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and surrounded by the South Downs National Park. Here you’ll gain an advanced, global outlook on conservation and will be ready to help solve the challenges of change in the modern world.

Learn about the positive approaches’ conservation biologists use to address conservation challenges and have the chance to take part in unique research in the field.

We are part of the Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP). This provides an excellent interdisciplinary research environment spanning the School of Life Sciences, the School of Global Studies, Sussex Law School, SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit and the Institute of Developmental Studies.

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This course teaches concrete conservation and biology skills within a vigorous research environment, giving you a diverse skill set and a global perspective which will place you in a strong position to secure a career in conservation.

WUSCA ranking:
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72/101
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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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£15,050 per year

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£26,250 per year

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Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)

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

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