Conservation Management of African Ecosystems [MSc]

About this programme

MSc Conservation Management of African Ecosystems, MVLS Graduate School, University of Glasgow, Glasgow University, Postgraduate Taught, A unique multidisciplinary programme that equips the next generation of conservation scientists and managers with foundational knowledge in data science, conservation ecology, and perspectives on conservation, poverty and development within African settings and beyond. The programme draws on the strength of existing research networks in African conservation research at the University of Glasgow. Students formalise their training through an independent thesis project that addresses a conservation management problem of the students' choice using data and literature from African ecosystems, or elsewhere.

Entry requirements

• 1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) degree in Biology, Biological Sciences, Wildlife Management, Environmental and/or Geographical Sciences, Marine Science, Ecology, Biodiversity, Astrophysics, Social Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, and Tourism subjects. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent), if higher scores have been achieved in the subjects listed above, or in other relevant modules. Applicants must provide a personal statement and CV which evidences interest and involvement in conservation/ecology.