MSc Wildlife Biology & Conservation
The greatest challenge facing conservation biologists today is the preservation of the world’s biodiversity in the face of considerable human demands on space and resources.
By combining the disciplines of wildlife biology and conservation biology, experienced staff will help you develop and apply both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to address this challenge.
This is the first and only degree in Scotland to be accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
Our graduates have gone on to work for government agencies and independent wildlife organisations nationally and internationally.
Due to extremely high demand for our programmes starting in January 2022, we are no longer accepting applications from international applicants for this programme. We’re sorry that you won’t be able to join us in January, but we would be delighted to receive an application for our next intake in September 2022. To be considered for our September intake, please re-submit an application via this website by selecting the September 2022 option.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Career opportunities include:
- Trainee accounting roles in the public and private sector leading to a professional qualification e.g ICAS, CIMA, ACCA or CIPFA
- General management opportunities
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
You will be eligible to apply if you have gained one of the following:
A bachelor general / pass (3 year) degree with 60% or above
A bachelor special / honours degree (3 year) with 55% or above
A bachelor degree (4 year) in a professional subject with 55% or above
For MBA (1 year) the requirements are:
A bachelor general / pass (3 year) degree with 60% or above
A bachelor special / honours degree (3 year) with 55% or above
A bachelor degree (4 year) in a professional subject with 55% or above
For MBA (Leadership Practice) (2 years) the requirements are:
A bachelor special/honours degree (3 year) with 60% or above
A bachelor degree (4 year) in a professional subject with 55% or above
Postgraduate
You should have 70% or higher in English in the Indian HSC Intermediate (10+2) (XII Standard) exam and have completed an undergraduate degree taught and examined in English within the past 2 years. If you graduated more than 2 years ago, we will consider your application on a case-by-case basis. Requirements may vary dependent on State.
Undergraduate and postgraduate taught degrees
IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL Internet Based Test
80 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Pearson’s Test of Academic English
56 overall with a minimum of 51 in each component
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component
Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component
Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component
Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)
ISEII, ISEIII, ISEIV with a pass in each component
LanguageCert English language qualification
B2 Communicator Test with overall 39 or above, and 25 or above in all skills
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
16875 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: 13 GBP
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