Conservation Ecology

Oxford Brookes University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Biology

About this course

Global ecosystems are battling for survival. For decades, human activity has caused our planet untold damage. But there’s hope. We believe that a different kind of human activity can save it.

Our MSc Conservation Ecology degree gives you the skills to tackle the urgent global ecological crisis. Our lecturers, with their real-world experience, will prepare you for a rewarding career that requires strong species identification, ecology, technology, and communication skills.

Conservation needs a diversity of passionate, innovative and motivated people. So this course welcomes those with a science background and those looking for a career change. You are also welcome if your background is in:

  • the medical profession

  • journalism

  • business

  • social sciences’

  • humanities; or other areas.

    You’ll have the opportunity to gain translatable skills that can make a valuable contribution to conservation.

    Join us and be the change you want to see in the world.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Oxford

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Oxford

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    2112 Biological scientists
    2151 Conservation professionals
    2152 Environment professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Oxford
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Biology