PgProfDev Conservation Medicine at University of Edinburgh

Programme overview

Standalone online courses from the Conservation Medicine programme, which studies the interactions between animal health, human health and ecosystem health and applies One Health thinking to biodiversity conservation. The programme equips veterinarians with skills, knowledge and global networks for conservation medicine practice.

Faculty: College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine | Department: Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies | Duration: Up to 2 years (maximum 50 credits), part-time intermittent online study | Intake: Multiple start dates | Study mode: online | Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take up to 50 credits of individual courses over two years, transferable towards the PgCert, PgDip or MVetSci. The full programme comprises 80 credits of compulsory courses (including applied epidemiology and surveillance for conservation medicine), 40 credits of electives and a 60-credit dissertation and reflection.

Career pathways

Graduates can enhance prospects in academia, research, governmental and non-governmental organisations, consultancies, government veterinary positions, and captive or free-ranging wildlife conservation projects.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme (2027-28 entry): a degree in veterinary medicine (BVM&S, Veterinary Medicine or equivalent). English language (all applicants, including UK nationals): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT (from 21 January 2026) 4.5 overall with at least 4.5 in each component; C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 overall with at least 169 in each component.

Intake: Multiple start dates

Duration: up to 2 years part-time (intermittent study)

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