12 monthsProgramme duration
32,900 GBPTuition Fee/year
27 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Zoology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This unique programme is taught in collaboration with Bristol Zoological Society and includes practical experience, field trips and mentoring from global experts. It prepares you for a career as a wildlife professional with the skills and knowledge to handle the practical situations that professional wildlife biologists face daily.
Unique content with diverse topics
The programme covers the conservation and health of wildlife in situ, and ex-situ (both temporarily for rehabilitation and long-term captive breeding programmes). You'll learn a wide range of theoretical concepts and practical skills, including:
The curriculum covers surveillance, epidemiology, and control of wildlife diseases, and the ‘One Health’ approach, integrating animal, human, and environmental health which are key to tackling emerging diseases and preventing pandemics.
You will learn ecological surveying techniques and how to use new technologies, such as GIS, remote sensing, and Species Distribution Models to address wildlife conservation issues. Additionally, you'll be introduced to effective conservation principles and practices to combat biodiversity loss and climate change.
You’ll develop advanced research skills that may be used to progress to a PhD and/or academic career, if you choose to do so.
Global networking opportunities
We emphasise global wildlife health and conservation. You'll learn through our experts through guest lectures, workshops, and seminars by specialist researchers, conservationists, and wildlife veterinarians, offering valuable networking opportunities. Field visits to key wildlife sites near Bristol are also included.
You’ll receive support to design and carry out a research project in your chosen area. Our students have worked with academic and charity partners worldwide, with many projects published in journals.
Our Global Partners:
Unique content with diverse topics
The programme covers the conservation and health of wildlife in situ, and ex-situ (both temporarily for rehabilitation and long-term captive breeding programmes). You'll learn a wide range of theoretical concepts and practical skills, including:
- Animal capture and handling techniques and optimal care of wildlife during rehabilitation.
- Surveillance, diagnostics, risk analysis and other tools and methods of controlling wildlife diseases.
- Effects of human activities and climate change on the health of wildlife populations;
- Assessment, stabilisation, and transportation of injured animals.
- Preventive medicine and interventions to maintain the health of captive wild animals.
- Animal behavioural principles and welfare science to predict and tackle wildlife management problems.
- Ethics and legislation affecting wildlife care.
- Factors associated with successful endangered species breeding programmes and reintroductions to the wild.
The curriculum covers surveillance, epidemiology, and control of wildlife diseases, and the ‘One Health’ approach, integrating animal, human, and environmental health which are key to tackling emerging diseases and preventing pandemics.
You will learn ecological surveying techniques and how to use new technologies, such as GIS, remote sensing, and Species Distribution Models to address wildlife conservation issues. Additionally, you'll be introduced to effective conservation principles and practices to combat biodiversity loss and climate change.
You’ll develop advanced research skills that may be used to progress to a PhD and/or academic career, if you choose to do so.
Global networking opportunities
We emphasise global wildlife health and conservation. You'll learn through our experts through guest lectures, workshops, and seminars by specialist researchers, conservationists, and wildlife veterinarians, offering valuable networking opportunities. Field visits to key wildlife sites near Bristol are also included.
You’ll receive support to design and carry out a research project in your chosen area. Our students have worked with academic and charity partners worldwide, with many projects published in journals.
Our Global Partners:
- Bristol Zoological Society
- Cheetah Conservation Fund, Namibia
- University of Western Australia
- Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
- National Wildlife Management Centre
- RSPCA West Hatch Wildlife Centre
- Secret World Wildlife Rescue
- Colobus Conservation
Programme overview
Main Subject
Zoology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This unique programme is taught in collaboration with Bristol Zoological Society and includes practical experience, field trips and mentoring from global experts. It prepares you for a career as a wildlife professional with the skills and knowledge to handle the practical situations that professional wildlife biologists face daily.
Unique content with diverse topics
The programme covers the conservation and health of wildlife in situ, and ex-situ (both temporarily for rehabilitation and long-term captive breeding programmes). You'll learn a wide range of theoretical concepts and practical skills, including:
The curriculum covers surveillance, epidemiology, and control of wildlife diseases, and the ‘One Health’ approach, integrating animal, human, and environmental health which are key to tackling emerging diseases and preventing pandemics.
You will learn ecological surveying techniques and how to use new technologies, such as GIS, remote sensing, and Species Distribution Models to address wildlife conservation issues. Additionally, you'll be introduced to effective conservation principles and practices to combat biodiversity loss and climate change.
You’ll develop advanced research skills that may be used to progress to a PhD and/or academic career, if you choose to do so.
Global networking opportunities
We emphasise global wildlife health and conservation. You'll learn through our experts through guest lectures, workshops, and seminars by specialist researchers, conservationists, and wildlife veterinarians, offering valuable networking opportunities. Field visits to key wildlife sites near Bristol are also included.
You’ll receive support to design and carry out a research project in your chosen area. Our students have worked with academic and charity partners worldwide, with many projects published in journals.
Our Global Partners:
Unique content with diverse topics
The programme covers the conservation and health of wildlife in situ, and ex-situ (both temporarily for rehabilitation and long-term captive breeding programmes). You'll learn a wide range of theoretical concepts and practical skills, including:
- Animal capture and handling techniques and optimal care of wildlife during rehabilitation.
- Surveillance, diagnostics, risk analysis and other tools and methods of controlling wildlife diseases.
- Effects of human activities and climate change on the health of wildlife populations;
- Assessment, stabilisation, and transportation of injured animals.
- Preventive medicine and interventions to maintain the health of captive wild animals.
- Animal behavioural principles and welfare science to predict and tackle wildlife management problems.
- Ethics and legislation affecting wildlife care.
- Factors associated with successful endangered species breeding programmes and reintroductions to the wild.
The curriculum covers surveillance, epidemiology, and control of wildlife diseases, and the ‘One Health’ approach, integrating animal, human, and environmental health which are key to tackling emerging diseases and preventing pandemics.
You will learn ecological surveying techniques and how to use new technologies, such as GIS, remote sensing, and Species Distribution Models to address wildlife conservation issues. Additionally, you'll be introduced to effective conservation principles and practices to combat biodiversity loss and climate change.
You’ll develop advanced research skills that may be used to progress to a PhD and/or academic career, if you choose to do so.
Global networking opportunities
We emphasise global wildlife health and conservation. You'll learn through our experts through guest lectures, workshops, and seminars by specialist researchers, conservationists, and wildlife veterinarians, offering valuable networking opportunities. Field visits to key wildlife sites near Bristol are also included.
You’ll receive support to design and carry out a research project in your chosen area. Our students have worked with academic and charity partners worldwide, with many projects published in journals.
Our Global Partners:
- Bristol Zoological Society
- Cheetah Conservation Fund, Namibia
- University of Western Australia
- Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
- National Wildlife Management Centre
- RSPCA West Hatch Wildlife Centre
- Secret World Wildlife Rescue
- Colobus Conservation
Admission Requirements
71+
7+
176+
3.3+
95+
You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a Veterinary or Science degree with A-level Biology at grade C (or international equivalent) or above.
If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date.
We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree.
We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications:
Evidence of at least two years relevant work experience in the fields of:
• wildlife conservation, wildlife rehabilitation, international wildlife research or working for NGOs on wildlife-related projects.
• a postgraduate qualification.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level B.
If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date.
We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree.
We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications:
Evidence of at least two years relevant work experience in the fields of:
• wildlife conservation, wildlife rehabilitation, international wildlife research or working for NGOs on wildlife-related projects.
• a postgraduate qualification.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level B.
27 Aug 2026
1 Year
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
16,300 GBP
International
32,900 GBP
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