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    Biodiversity & conservation degrees abroad

    Biodiversity and conservation is the study of living organisms, their interactions, and their habitats.

    Ecosystems and their inhabitants have never been more threatened. As a biodiversity and conservation student, you’ll use ecological theory and field-work to study the dangers faced by organisms, plants, and animals, including climate change and deforestation. You’ll evaluate the best ways to manage and sustain natural environments so that they can continue to be a safe home for wildlife.

    Studying abroad is a fantastic way to explore different countries’ landscapes, climates, habitats, and species of animals and plants. From volcanoes to jungles, oceans to rainforests, you’ll see how organisms interact with each other around the world. You’ll examine the policies in place to protect fragile ecosystems, learn from international experts, and contribute to pioneering research.

    Biodiversity & conservation program structure

    Biodiversity and conservation can be studied at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. A BSc usually takes between three and four years to complete, and many programs will include a year spent studying abroad at a partner university.

    After completing your bachelor’s degree, you might want to gain a postgraduate qualification. Master’s programs in biodiversity and conservation are offered as either an MA or a Master of Research (MRes). An MRes is heavily structured around independent research projects and students take fewer taught modules.

    Following this, you can study a PhD which typically takes between four and seven years to finish.

    A variety of teaching methods are likely to be used in your program, including lectures, seminars, interactive workshops, laboratories, and practical field-work. You’ll probably be assessed through a combination of exams, essays, presentations, and practical work.

    The precise content of your degree will vary from university to university, but there are some core topics that you can expect to encounter, including:

    • Environmental processes and systems
    • Global environmental challenges
    • Climate change
    • Water resource management
    • Conservation governance
    • Conservation landscapes
    • Ecosystems
    • Research methods

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    Biodiversity & conservation study abroad programs

    Biodiversity undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in biodiversity

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      Biology: Biodiversity and Conversation - BSc (Hons) Lakehead University, Canada

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      21,129 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 26,500 CAD

      Start date
      September
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      Ecology and Biodiversity - BSc Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      23,000 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 32,621 NZD

      Start date
      July
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      Ecology and Biodiversity - BSc/BSc (Tech) University of Waikato, New Zealand

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      22,418 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 31,795 NZD

      Start date
      February, July
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      Organismal Biology - Conservation & Biodiversity Option - BSc Auburn University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      32,220 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 32,220 USD

      Start date
      January, May, August
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    Biodiversity graduate programs

    Master's in biodiversity

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      Biodiversity and Conservation - MSc/PGDip Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

      Program type
      Master's/Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      20,951 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,653 EUR

      Start date
      September
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      Ecology and Biodiversity - MSc Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      26,490 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 37,571 NZD

      Start date
      July
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      Ecology and Biodiversity - MSc/MSc (Research)/MSc (Tech) University of Waikato, New Zealand

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      25,368 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 35,980 NZD

      Start date
      February, July
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    Diploma in biodiversity

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      Biodiversity and Conservation - MSc/PGDip Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

      Program type
      Master's/Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      20,951 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,653 EUR

      Start date
      September
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    Future biodiversity & conservation careers

    The skills and knowledge of professionals in the field of biodiversity and conservation have never been more needed. Your degree will be highly valued by a range of public and private employers. Here are some of the most common roles secured by biodiversity and conservation graduates:

    • Environmental researcher
    • Environmental consultant
    • Conservation officer
    • Environmental project officer
    • Water technologist
    • Charity fundraiser
    • Environmental policy analyst
    • Teacher/ educator

    Getting an internship during university holidays is one of the best ways to network with professionals and improve your employability. Your university’s career service should be able to support you with placement opportunities and applications.