Biodiversity and Conservation Keele University

Overview

This Biodiversity and Conservation degree from Keele University will enable you to develop and enhance your research and fieldwork skills through theoretical and practical learning, contributing to high-level graduate attributes that will help to strengthen your career prospects.

Our MSc in Biodiversity and Conservation allows you to explore the biodiversity and ecology of larger organisms, habitats and landscapes through various concepts and theories. You will delve into the key themes of conservation and environmental management and develop a range of high-level field and laboratory skills. You will be equipped to apply your knowledge and problem-solving skills effectively in both case studies and real-world examples.

On this programme, you will have the opportunity to use Keele's green campus to explore issues facing the planet, apply your learnings and demonstrate your practical skills whilst developing knowledge in various specialisms aligned to your interests. You will strengthen your critical thinking skills through the collection of quantitative data, analysis and experimentation whilst working independently and with peers.

Having a hands-on practical approach to your learning will enable you to develop valuable skills as an independent thinker and problem solver, attaining skills to think critically about subject matter with reference to impacts on society as well as broader insights of the 'bigger picture'.

Career opportunities:

Graduating with an MSc in Biodiversity and Conservation will equip you for a range of careers across specialist fields, as well as further study at PhD level.

Whichever path you choose to take, having a master's degree will provide you with a range of transferable skills that will widen your prospects and assist with your personal and professional development. You will attain strong research and design skills as well as a detailed understanding of data handling, statistics, project management and information technology skills including Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

You may wish to explore the following areas/careers:

• Local/national Government

• Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

• Project management

• Research associate

• Policy institutes

• Environmental consultant

• Business analyst

• Education