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Specialise in conservation ecology on our established MSc course, which provides you with tuition from world-leading experts in Ecology and Conservation from across our Schools of Biological Sciences and Environmental Sciences and from major conservation organisations and institutions such as the RSPB, CEFAS and the Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI). You'll study core taught modules in ecological survey methods, evidence-based global conservation and statistics, complemented by a broad range of optional modules covering topics including Geographical Information Systems (GIS), practical conservation and work experience, evolutionary biology and conservation genetics, conservation policy and statistical modelling using R. You'll then conduct a five-month research project exploring some of the most pressing biodiversity issues within an area of interest to you – often in collaboration with an external conservation organization in the UK or abroad. Many of our research dissertations are subsequently published in peer-reviewed journals (> 60 publications to date), and this CV-boosting feature of our MSc is a major feature of the success of our alumni in gaining PhD places to continue research. In addition to in-depth exposure to global conservation issues, you'll develop transferable skills and establish valuable contacts within national and international conservation organisations.
What is MSc Applied Ecology and Conservation ?
Turn your passion for wildlife and the environment into the skills needed to make a real difference. You'll learn from leading ecologists, conservationists, and organisations including Norfolk Wildlife Trust, RSPB, CEFAS, and BirdLife .
Through a blend of fieldwork, practical training, and hands-on research, you'll develop the confidence to tackle real conservation challenges and help protect biodiversity. You'll gain expertise in ecological survey methods, global conservation, and data analysis, while tailoring your studies through optional topics such as GIS, conservation policy, evolutionary biology, and genetics.
A four-month research project is at the heart of the course, giving you the opportunity to investigate a current biodiversity challenge, often in partnership with conservation organisations . This valuable research experience helps you build professional skills, expand your network, and strengthen your prospects for careers in ecology, conservation, environmental consultancy, or further study.