MSc Biodiversity Conservation
University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen, United Kingdom
MSc Biodiversity Conservation
Postgraduate · Sciences
About this programme
Understand and tackle the global biodiversity crisis with field courses, stakeholder engagement, and expert tuition from world-leading ecologists. Learn the latest fundamental science behind the conservation of biodiversity alongside practical skills in data analysis, GIS, project management, and grant writing. Study in Scotland's biodiversity hotspot with access to the Cairngorms National Park, coastal environments, and key conservation sites. Prepare for careers in conservation agencies, NGOs, government, consultancy, or academic research at an institution ranked globally for sustainability.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Sciences
- Duration
- 1 year · 12 months or 24 months
- Tuition
- £26,250 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5 · PTE Academic 62 · TOEFL iBT 90
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- September
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (12)
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Thomson Memorial PrizePartial funding · End of March annually
- David Stewart ScholarshipPartial funding
- Development Trust Sports BursaryPartial funding · Deadline 18 September 2026
- Aberdeen Alumni DiscountPartial funding · Available until further notice
- Aberdeen Formation Evaluation Society (AFES) BursariesPartial funding · Rolling - applications accepted throughout the year
- Aberdeen Global Scholarship - PostgraduatePartial funding