Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health
The University of EdinburghBiodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health Professional Development Diploma is a postgraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught online study over 2 years.
About this course
This programme will prepare you for a career in conservation, or help existing wildlife and conservation professionals to secure senior roles in specialist areas. Many of our graduates realise their ambitions to change careers, or to take a more active role in promoting the value of nature in their communities and workplaces. Others use this programme as a stepping stone to further study and research careers.
With ever-increasing environmental threats, it is vital that people fully appreciate the complex relationships between human populations, wildlife and the ecosystems in which they live. There is an increasing need for those in the field of conservation to employ a holistic approach to ecosystem management in a way that accommodates the needs of all species living within them. If you want to be part of a global network working to achieve these goals, this programme may be for you.
Study Options
This course is available in 7 study options:
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: Professional Development Diploma
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 6 Years
Qualification: MSc
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: MSc
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: PgDip
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: PgDip
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: PgCert
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: PgCert
Location: Edinburgh
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Professional Development Diploma
- Study Mode
- Online study
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Agriculture and related sciences
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ