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University of Liverpool: Wildlife Health and Conservation
| Institution | University of Liverpool |
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| Department | School of Life Sciences |
| Web | https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ |
| pgrecruitment@liverpool.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0151 794 5927 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Offered in partnership with Chester Zoo, this MSc empowers you to tackle the world’s most pressing biodiversity challenges. You’ll dive into real-world conservation issues, gain cutting-edge knowledge in animal health and welfare, and develop advanced research and analytical skills. With hands-on experience alongside leading conservation professionals, you’ll graduate ready to take on leadership roles and make a meaningful impact on wildlife health and conservation across the globe.
Introduction
The MSc in Wildlife Health and Conservation empowers you to confront some of the world’s most urgent biodiversity challenges. You’ll gain the scientific knowledge, practical expertise, and professional experience needed to design and deliver impactful conservation solutions. From evaluating threats to species survival to developing integrated management strategies for animals in the wild and in conservation breeding programmes, you’ll learn to think critically and act decisively in the face of complex global issues.
This programme is led by renowned academics from Liverpool’s Institute of Infection, Veterinary & Ecological Sciences and enriched through our strategic partnership with Chester Zoo – one of the world’s leading conservation organisations. You’ll benefit from specialist teaching by industry professionals, hands-on experience in internationally recognised welfare assessment methods, and dedicated workshops on conservation leadership. An optional 10-day overseas field course further expands your global outlook and applied experience.
Blending active learning, research innovation, and real-world application, this MSc equips you with advanced research, analytical, digital, and communication skills – preparing you to become a confident, evidence-based leader in wildlife health and conservation worldwide.
Who is this course for? This programme is designed for graduates with a background in biological, veterinary, or environmental sciences, or related disciplines, who wish to develop expertise in wildlife health and conservation. It is also suitable for professionals working in conservation, zoological institutions, wildlife management, or animal welfare who want to enhance their skills and apply evidence-based approaches to complex conservation challenges.
This programme is also open to intercalating clinical students. Intercalation allows you take a break from your medical, dental or veterinary degree, usually after year 3 or 4, and study an additional qualification.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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