
Course Overview
Offered by Bournemouth University, the MSc Biodiversity Conservation provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Learn about all the latest developments in conservation science on this accredited course, taught in a biodiverse hotspot on the Dorset coast. Why study MSc Biodiversity Conservation at BU? - Study in a location perfectly suited to learn about biodiversity conservation - Develop your knowledge of ecology, geography, social science, psychology and technology in this political and socio-economically important subject area - Enjoy access to a vast amount of research from our academics, including tropical and temperate ecosystems, grassland, forest, freshwater, coastal and marine envi... International tuition fees are £19,688 per year, home/UK fees are £11,550 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements General entry requirements The normal requirements for embarking upon this course are: A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in a required subject. Required subjects include: Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Earth & Geographical Sciences, Conservation Biology, Zoology, Ecology & Wildlife Conservation, Marine Biology. If you lack the formal academic qualifications needed to enter a postgraduate or post-experience degree, there are several alternative routes to follow. So |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 66 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,688
per year
Home Student Fee
£11,550
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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