Biodiversity and Conservation MSc

This course is designed to prepare you for a career in conservation, or for further research at PhD level. If you re already an established conservation professional, our modules provide additional skills to support you to progress in your employment.Distinct from similar courses offered in the UK, the course concentrates on the biological principles underlying biodiversity, its assessment and management. You ll learn to identify plants and animals, explore the institutional framework underlying biodiversity and conservation and gain key analytical and practical skills for a range of academic and professional careers. You ll also gain valuable experience in biodiversity and conservation-related research.The University of Leeds has twice been recognised by the European Union as a centre of excellence for biodiversity and conservation training. We believe biodiversity can only be managed and conserved when it can be measured and interpreted properly.