Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

The University of Neuchâtel courses are balanced between plant, animal, and ecosystem conservation biology and the human dimensions of conservation such as anthropology, economics, law and psychology. Students will undertake fieldwork, receive hands-on training in scientific methods, and acquire transversal skills at the interface between the science and practice of biodiversity conservation.

Graduates of the Master in Biodiversity Conservation will be able to understand the diversity of living organisms and the ecological complexes (from ecosystems to the biosphere) of which they are a part, to analyze and problematize the relationships between humans and non-humans (plants, animals, and other groups) in order to grasp the mechanisms driving change in space and time, to analyze existing conservation policies and programs, and to develop and propose strategies to address specific problems.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Biodiversity and Conservation

Bioenergy

Environmental Impact Assessment

Geographical Information Systems for Environmental Consultants

Global Challenges in Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The Master's degree is open to students who have obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in biology, natural systems / environmental sciences or biology-ethnology, or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in the social sciences (anthropology, sociology, social psychology, human geography.

Students who have followed another course of study must have basic training in biology and the social sciences, as well as a mastery of the basics of quantitative and statistical methods. Students without this preparation can follow a remedial course of study before or during the first year of the master's programme.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1580 CHF / year

≈ 1580 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1030 CHF / year

≈ 1030 CHF / year

Living costs

Neuchâtel

Switzerland

1490 - 2050 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biodiversity Conservation.

Available Scholarships

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