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Global Biodiversity Conservation (Taught)

  • MS
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Postgraduate
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Course summary

*94% of our research overall in Biological Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021) *

This MSc will give you advanced knowledge and skills in conservation biology.

Our campus is in the Brighton and Lewes Downs UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and surrounded by the South Downs National Park. Here you’ll gain an advanced, global outlook on conservation and will be ready to help solve the challenges of change in the modern world.

Learn about the positive approaches conservation biologists use to address conservation challenges, and have the chance to take part in unique research in the field.

We are part of the Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP). This provides an excellent interdisciplinary research environment spanning the School of Life Sciences, the School of Global Studies, Sussex Law School, SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit and the Institute of Developmental Studies.
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision.

Modules

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  • MS • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

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Entry requirements

You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.

Your qualification should be in a relevant subject such as biology, ecology, zoology or conservation. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

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