MSc Biodiversity and Conservation

Keele University offers a postgraduate course in Biodiversity and Conservation which is designed to provide students with a thorough knowledge of Biodiversity and Conservation, lend them practical skills, and allow them to engage in the latest research. The course explores different management strategies, theoretical constructs, and the importance of understanding and addressing the impact of the changing environment on biodiversity. Course Content: The Biodiversity and Conservation course covers various academic modules like biodiversity, conservation and human society, biological recording and surveying, conservation genetics, ecological consultancy, and research skills in the contemporary environment. The course equally emphasizes field studies, analyzing data to answer conservation questions, and writing reports.Key Modules: Throughout the course, students will engage in key modules such as Biodiversity, Conservation and Human Society, Biological Recording and Surveying, Conservation Genetics, Ecological Consultancy, and Research Skills in the Contemporary Environment. There is also the dissertation module, which will allow students to design, implement and write up a piece of original research in biodiversity and conservation.Future Careers: The course in Biodiversity and Conservation can enable students to pursue careers in governmental and non-governmental organizations, environmental consultancies, and research organizations. Professionals in this field can contribute to ground-breaking research, policy-making, biodiversity and land management, and wildlife.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.