Conservation and Biodiversity

This Conservation and Biodiversity course from Lancaster University is interdisciplinary – we believe that having the specialist skills to manage habitats and tackle wildlife-human conflict along with a broader understanding of global environmental issues will put you at the forefront of developing successful conservation actions.

The community you will belong to is based in Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC), home to a wide range of active, world-leading researchers making a positive impact in this field. This means that what you learn is truly cutting-edge. The MSc blends theory with practical skills so that you will gain a solid foundation in key theoretical issues, such as wildlife population dynamics and conservation biology, and develop essential field skills in species identification and sampling and monitoring of populations, alongside geospatial approaches. These skills are valued by employers in the sector.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of the MSc Conservation and Biodiversity move into roles in the environment sector, governments, public agencies and charities. Many continue their academic training through a PhD and thus follow a career in research.

Our alumni work as:

• Ecological consultants
• Field ecologists
• Conservation officers
• Project managers
• Researchers

Courses include:

• Ecological Monitoring Techniques

• Habitat Management

• Local Environmental Challenges and Initiatives

• Master's Dissertation

• Agriculture, Climate Change and Food Security

• Applied Data Science for Biodiversity