MSc Endangered Species Recovery and Conservation at Nottingham Trent University

A Masters at Brackenhurst Campus giving in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience to develop and implement in-situ and ex-situ species recovery strategies, with access to the Animal Unit and a research project linked to national and international conservation projects. A five-day residential field trip to the Durrell Conservation Academy in Jersey is offered.

Faculty: School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: One year full-time / two years part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six core taught modules (Conservation Priorities, Species Recovery: Theories, Methods and Techniques, Captive Breeding and Husbandry, Conservation Genetics, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Research Methods and Data Analysis) and a Research Project. Assessment includes examinations, case studies, literature reviews, presentations and the project dissertation.

Career pathways

The course is designed to enhance employment or research opportunities for graduates of biology, conservation and animal science degrees, with NTU links to organisations including Chester Zoo, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, Twycross Zoo, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and Natural England. Graduates work as Ecologists, Zoo Keepers, Biodiversity Data Assistants, Falconers and RSPCA Animal Rescue Officers.

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