87 Master's in Biodiversity & Conservation in North America

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. 

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. 

The Master of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology degree delivered by Colorado State University is one of the top programs in the U.S., and over 2,400 of our alumni are working to resolve natural-resource related issues. 

The M.S. in Conservation Leadership degree delivered at Colorado State University prepares leaders to address complex conservation issues at local, regional, and global scales.

The Park and Protected Area Management degree offered by Colorado State University will help  you  gain a holistic understanding of protected area values, services, and governance, along with the expertise to operationalize those values through effective planning and management of public use, concessions, finance strategies, community collaboration, and human capacity development.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.