Wildlife Conservation - MSc

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and the Environment

Full time September MSc 1 year Full-time

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About the course

Biodiversity is under threat. With recognition that our planet can no longer support our unsustainable ways, find out how you can be part of the solution in protecting precious ecosystems with our MSc Wildlife Conservation postgraduate degree.

Developed to nurture the next generation of conservation leaders, our course aims to support a move towards a sustainable future for humans and wildlife. Led by a highly qualified, research-active staff course team, you will develop knowledge and practical skills to tackle complex issues surrounding our biodiversity crisis.

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Entry Requirements

You will need a relevant undergraduate degree from a subject such as biological sciences, anthropology, veterinary science, and with a minimum 2:2 (lower second class) classification award.

The course is recommended for graduates from biological sciences, anthropology and veterinary science looking to develop additional skills in wildlife conservation.

It also suitable for applicants with relevant professional experience who may want to formalise knowledge and skills with a postgraduate award, or use it to facilitate career progression.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

University of Salford

Our postgraduate courses combine the best of theory and practice to help equip you for the challenges of the working world. Whatever your future holds: high-flying business leader; paving the way in compassionate patient care; academic research excellence; or ground-breaking discoveries – you can feel safe knowing it’s in our hands. Excellent research is at the heart of what we do. We are a research-driven institution using innovation and creativity to find solutions to real-world problems. Our multidisciplinary research environment is recognised around the world, attracting a strong community of students to study at Salford. We offer an extensive range of support for postgraduate students. Our postgraduate training programme will help you develop skills for effective research, whether you’re planning a career in academia, or the public or private sectors. Our online doctoral programme enables candidates who cannot commit to a full- or part-time degree to complete their PhD with Salford.

Scholarships

Value of Scholarship(s)

£3,500

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship you must be applying for the first year of full-time study on an eligible postgraduate master’s programme in the 2021-22 academic year.

If you're a postgraduate applicant, you must hold an offer for an eligible programme, achieve a first-class degree and meet your offer conditions by the admission's deadline.

You may apply for this scholarship if you have already been awarded a different scholarship. However, in line with the terms and conditions, you can only receive one scholarship - the one with the highest value.

Application Procedure

There is no separate application process for this scholarship. You will be assessed when you apply for your chosen programme of study for the 2021-22 intake. If you are successfully offered this scholarship, you must accept your offer of admission and pay your tuition fee deposit by the deadline specified in order to receive the funding.

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Value of Scholarship(s)

£3,000

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship you must be applying for the first year of full-time study on this programme, or another eligible postgraduate master’s programme in the 2021-22 academic year. You must hold an offer for an eligible programme, achieve at least a second-class degree and meet your offer conditions by the admission's deadline.

You may apply for this scholarship if you have already been awarded a different scholarship. However, in line with the University of Salford terms and conditions, you can only receive one scholarship - the one with the highest value.