12 monthsProgramme duration
27,300 GBPTuition Fee/year
01 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This MSc will give you advanced knowledge and skills in conservation biology.
Our campus is in the Brighton and Lewes Downs UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, surrounded by the South Downs National Park. Here, you’ll gain an advanced, global outlook on conservation and 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.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This MSc will give you advanced knowledge and skills in conservation biology.
Our campus is in the Brighton and Lewes Downs UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, surrounded by the South Downs National Park. Here, you’ll gain an advanced, global outlook on conservation and 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.
Admission Requirements
- Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.
- Subject-specific requirements: 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.
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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