Primate Conservation

Oxford Brookes University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Biology

About this course

Focus on the area of Primate Conservation that you’re passionate about - and learn directly from internationally renowned conservation researchers.

On this course, you’ll gain a deep knowledge of conservation biology and primates. You’ll shape your learning experience around your interests - whether that’s habitat loss, the illegal wildlife trade or population management. You’ll collaborate on meaningful conservation projects and you’ll undertake fieldwork on a topic you care about - within our network of field sites in over 40 countries.

You’ll work directly with internationally acclaimed tutors who carry out world-leading research across Asia, South America and Africa, including Madagascar. Your tutors have unparalleled expertise on primates, and you can specialise in the topic of your choice within species like:

  • Great apes

  • Gibbons

  • Asian, African and American Monkeys

  • Lorises and galagos

  • Lemurs

  • Tarsiers

    You’ll emerge with the skills to start or accelerate your career in conservation biology.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 6 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Oxford

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Oxford

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 8 Months

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Oxford

    Part-time

    Duration: 16 Months

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Oxford

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Months

    Qualification: PgCert

    Location: Oxford

    Part-time

    Duration: 8 Months

    Qualification: PgCert

    Location: Oxford

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
    9112 Forestry and related workers
    2112 Biological scientists

    Course Details

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