Overview

Collaborate on independent projects with leading conservation organisations in the UK and abroad, and gain real-world experience and opportunities to network for your future career.

Key facts

This programme prepares graduates for specialised roles in biodiversity management and conservation, with a focus on innovative problem-solving.

You'll have access to modern facilities and fieldwork opportunities in diverse ecosystems, including the University’s field station for work in freshwater and woodland habitats, our own University farm and research centre for work in an agricultural setting, and numerous field sites abroad.

In a city rich in cultural and natural diversity, the University of Glasgow is the ideal place for studying and applying conservation principles.

The programme is led by research-active faculty, providing an education aligned with the latest research and industry trends.

Providing a broad insight into conservation science with a strong focus on applied aspects, this programme combines practical ecological skills with advanced quantitative methods.

The programme offers a rich diversity of courses, allowing you to specialise in your chosen field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Identification
Assessment of Animal Well-Being
Care & Enrichment of Captive Animals
Conservation Genetics
Conservation in Practice
Dynamics of Populations
Economic tools for conservation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-08 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation View 112 other Masters in Biodiversity & Conservation in United Kingdom

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Biology, Biological Science, Ecology, Environmental Science or Zoology.
We may also accept degrees in Anthropology, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering (e.g. Civil or Environmental), Environmental Policy, Geography, Land Management, Mathematics, and Statistics.
We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent), if higher scores have been achieved in the subjects listed above, or in other relevant modules.

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

31050 GBP / year

≈ 31050 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11367 GBP / year

≈ 11367 GBP / year

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / 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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