MSc Conservation Science and Practice at Imperial College London

Learn to lead conservation programmes to tackle global biodiversity challenges based on conservation science practice. Gain world-class, inter-disciplinary training to tackle critical conservation challenges and deliver projects effectively, thoughtfully, and ethically. You’ll be trained to understand conservation issues as complex problems, that require social and ecological sciences for great decision-making.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: Centre for Environmental Policy  |  Duration: 1 year, 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Navigating the Complexities of Social-Ecological Systems, Effective Decision Making for Solving Conservation Problems, Ecological and Social Research Methods, Implementing Conservation Practice Through Projects and Partnerships, Inference and Estimation, Conservation Actions and Interventions.

Career pathways

Graduates of our Department go on to succeed in a range of sectors, such as Environment, Education, Research and Development, Policy, Consultancy, Law, Agriculture, and Renewable Energy. Typical roles include Carbon Solutions Advisor, Energy Analyst, Associate Consultant, Policy Officer, ESG Analyst, Researcher, Management Consultant, Environmental Legislative Correspondent.

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