You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in Veterinary or Science degree. If your degree is not a Veterinary or Life Science subject, you will need to demonstrate sufficient biological knowledge - either through a biology module achieved at 2:1 level (or international equivalent) or an A level Biology qualification at grade C (or international equivalent) or higher.
If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date.
We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree.
We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications:
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level B.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels .
Apply via our online application system. For further information, please see the guidance for how to apply on our webpages.
Overseas applicants: 12 August 2027. Home applicants: 9 September 2027.
Please note that due to high demand, some programmes may close earlier than advertised. Early applications are advised to avoid disappointment. Places are limited and allocated on a continuous basis from September 2026 until all places are filled.
This unique programme is taught in collaboration with Bristol Zoological Society and includes practical experience, field trips and mentoring from global experts. It prepares you for a career as a wildlife professional with the skills and knowledge to handle the practical situations that professional wildlife biologists face daily.
The programme is split into two elements. A taught element provides training in six core units. A research element gives you the opportunity to carry out an applied project on a wildlife topic of interest to you. You will undertake a literature review, collect and analyse data, and present your results as a written report suitable for publication.
Units include:
Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our MSc in Global Wildlife Health and Conservation.
The MSc is based at the Bristol Veterinary School in the village of Langford near the Mendip Hills in Somerset. Many small group workshops and practical sessions take place with the Bristol Zoological Society; in Clifton Bristol and at Bristol Zoo Project, allowing you to gain hands-on experience of wild animal care while working behind the scenes in a modern zoological setting.