Overview

The greatest challenge facing conservation biologists today is the preservation of the world’s biodiversity in the face of considerable human demands on space and resources.

By combining the disciplines of wildlife biology and conservation biology in the Wildlife Biology and Conservation course from Edinburgh Napier University , experienced staff will help you develop and apply both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to address this challenge.

Course details

This course has been designed in conjunction with employers and professional bodies. The main focus is on the development of practical employability skills.

In addition to studying relevant theory, you’ll have the opportunity to develop:

advanced analytical skills for population quantification and management

practical skills used in identifying, quantifying and assessing biodiversity

transferable skills including communication, IT (GIS, R), problem solving, research and team working

Careers

By studying wildlife and conservation biology at Edinburgh Napier University, you will develop the practical. technical and intellectual knowledge to be able to apply your skills within the field. If you are interested in in conservation, wildlife and the environment, then this might be the right course for you.

You will be able to go onto work for a range of different organisations within different sectors, including Government agencies.

You may be likely to work as an:

ecologist,

ecological consultant,

wildlife ranger,

education officer,

conservation project officer,

wildlife technician,

docotoral researcher,

scientific adviser

species licensing officer

Accreditation

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biodiversity and Conservation

Case Studies in Applied Ecology

Field Methods in Wildlife Biology and Conservation

Field and Laboratory Skills

Humans and Wildlife

Management of Aquatic Protected Areas

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Biology Biodiversity & Conservation View 107 other Masters in Biodiversity & Conservation in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A science-based Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above, preferably including some aspects of ecology/conservation/zoology/biology/environmental management/environmental science/countryside management/botany.

Applicants with unrelated degrees, or related degrees at below 2:2, if you have related work/voluntary experience and your personal statement indicates efforts to gain the necessary ecological and analytical skills required to succeed, for example by taking short courses.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

20395 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20395 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

7280 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7280 GBP per year during 12 months.

Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland - £7,280

Overseas and EU - £20,395

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

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

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Course details

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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What students do after studying

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Edinburgh

Funding

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