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Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health (Online Learning) at The University of Edinburgh - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Open days

17Dec
The University of Edinburgh - Introduction to Postgraduate Study
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Course summary

Are you passionate about protecting the natural world and addressing global environmental challenges? The MSc in Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health at the University of Edinburgh offers a flexible, fully online path to develop your expertise in conservation, sustainability and environmental governance. This programme is designed both for interested individuals coming from sectors with limited prior scientific training, and professionals and graduates from:

  • conservation
  • ecology
  • veterinary medicine
  • environmental health
  • public policy
This interdisciplinary programme gives you the tools to understand and tackle complex interactions between ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. You will explore issues such as the intersections between:
  • biodiversity loss
  • climate change
  • land use
  • zoonotic disease
  • governance
This makes this programme highly relevant for roles in conservation NGOs, government, academia, or those who want to integrate their new knowledge into existing careers. Through compulsory modules, you will develop an in-depth understanding of:
  • evolution and biodiversity
  • ecosystem services
  • sustainability and environmental governance
  • ethics
You can then tailor your learning with specialist option courses covering topics such as:
  • climate change policy
  • conservation genetics
  • invasive species
  • ecosystem resilience
  • conservation psychology
  • food security
  • conservation finance
  • zoonotic disease
In your final year, you will choose between a 60-credit research project or a 30-credit applied project linked to real-world issues in your workplace or community.

Modules

See our website for detailed programme information.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health (Online Learning) at The University of Edinburgh - UCAS