Biodiversity & ConservationNorth America

85 Master's degrees in Biodiversity & Conservation in North America

Columbia University New York - School of Professional Studies4,3(89)

Manhattan, United States

Sustainability Science

This Sustainability Science program at Columbia University is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in technical aspects of sustainability, helping organizations better understand, predict, and address environmental impacts.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$98,856/yr

North Dakota State University3,5(2)

Fargo, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Natural Resources Sciences

The Natural Resources Sciences program at North Dakota State University in the School of Natural Resource Sciences prepares students for the environmental challenges of the 21st century.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$20,100/yr

University of Georgia4,1(55)

Athens, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Historic Preservation

The Master of Historic Preservation at the University of Georgia is a professional programme designed to manage and interpret cultural resources. This public study mode course equips students with essential skills in preservation planning and advocacy. It offers a comprehensive curriculum focused on protecting our built environment.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$30,182/yr

University of Hawaii at Manoa4,1(20)

Honolulu, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering

The Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering (MBBE) at University of Hawaii at Manoa was established in 1999 as result of a reorganization of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR).

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$44,864/yr

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, United States

Applied Ecology and Conservation Biology

The Applied Ecology and Conservation Biology M.Sc. at Frostburg State University is a research-intensive programme designed for natural resource management. This public study mode course offers specialised tracks in conservation biology or landscape technology, providing expert training over a standard two-year duration.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,680/yr

University of Michigan4,1(84)

Ann Arbor, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - Frontiers

The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - Frontiers programme at the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive master level curriculum. This public study mode course provides students with advanced training in biological sciences. It is designed for those seeking to deepen their expertise in ecological research and evolution.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$60,634/yr

University of British Columbia4,2(203)

Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sustainable Forest Management

The Master of Sustainable Forest Management (MSFM) programme from University of British Columbia is a comprehensive 9-month course-based master’s programme designed to prepare students for careers in professional forest land management.

Master Full-time On-campus

9 months$30,349/yr

University of Alaska Fairbanks5,0(1)

Fairbanks, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Wildlife Biology and Conservation

We offer a master degree in Wildlife Biology and Conservation at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The geographic location of the university is particularly advantageous for the study of wildlife biology. Spruce forest, aspen-birch forest, alpine tundra, bogs and several types of aquatic habitats are within easy reach.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus +2

1 year$22,140/yr

University of Southern California4,1(62)

Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Heritage Conservation

The Heritage Conservation degree at University of Southern California prepares students to strengthen communities using existing places and the stories they tell.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$73,260/yr

Washington State University4,5(31)

Pullman, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Molecular Biosciences

Molecular Biosciences is a dynamic continuum of disciplines, which uses the approaches of chemistry, physics, and biology to understand the fundamental mechanisms of living organisms. The Molecular Biosciences program is offered by Washington State University.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$15,121/yr

Rice University4,4(19)

Houston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Bioscience and Health Policy

This Bioscience and Health Policy program at Rice University deepens your background in science and broadens it with courses in business, management, sociology, economics and policy studies to foster your understanding of the role of science in policymaking and the role of public policy in science.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year, 10 months$62,474/yr

Arizona State University4,3(224)

Tempe, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Plant Biology and Conservation

The Plant Biology and Conservation MSc degree from Arizona State University functions as a unique collaboration between ASU and the Desert Botanical Garden, a private botanical garden focused on plants of the Southwest and located only 2.5 miles from the ASU Tempe campus.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$27,810/yr

British Columbia Institute of Technology4,2(39)

Burnaby, Canada

Ecological Restoration

The Ecological Restoration program of the British Columbia Institute of Technology is Canada’s first master’s program specializing in Ecological Restoration, offered as a joint program between BCIT and Simon Fraser University (SFU).

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$17,549/yr

University of New Hampshire4,3(7)

Durham, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Natural Resources - Environmental Conservation and Sustainability

The M.S. in Natural Resources - Environmental Conservation and Sustainability from University of New Hampshire allows you to combine your interest in the natural sciences, sustainability and the social sciences to affect change in natural resource conservation outreach, planning, policy and management.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$29,210/yr

University of Wisconsin Madison4,1(8)

Madison, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Environmental Conservation

Within the Environmental Conservation master of science degree at the University of Wisconsin Madison, students can select a named option in either Environmental Conservation or in Environmental Observation & Informatics.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 Blended

1 year, 3 months$25,732/yr

University of Massachusetts Amherst4,5(11)

Amherst Center, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Environmental Conservation

The study and management of natural resources and the environment has entered a period of unprecedented change. The Environmental Conservation program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst intends to play a significant role in this transformation.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$37,269/yr

University of Guelph4,3(57)

Guelph, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Conservation Leadership

The Conservation Leadership program of University of Guelph has been carefully designed to meet the needs of the conservation sector with an emphasis on innovative conservation practice including Indigenous-led conservation governance and private and working lands conservation.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$9,767/yr

University of South Florida4,3(44)

Tampa, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Conservation Biology

The Conservation Biology M.S. at the University of South Florida is a thesis-based postgraduate programme delivered full-time over two to three years. Located at the St. Petersburg campus, this degree focuses on tackling biodiversity loss through advanced scientific research, technical training, and field-based discovery.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$16,666/yr

Ontario Tech University4,2(28)

Oshawa, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide

Applied Bioscience

The Applied Bioscience M.Sc. at Ontario Tech University is a full-time, 24-month programme delivered in-class. This research-focused degree integrates chemistry and biology to solve complex life science challenges. Students engage in collaborative networks and independent research to prepare for professional leadership roles.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$15,688/yr

SUNY - College of Environmental Science and Forestry3,5(2)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Conservation Biology

We offer a master degree in Conservation Biology at the SUNY - College of Environmental Science and Forestry. This area entails study and maintenance of biological diversity at the level of genes, populations, communities, ecosystems and biomes; intellectual underpinnings include evolutionary theory, systematic biology, population biology and ecosystem science.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$27,500/yr