MRes Wildlife Conservation at University of Southampton

MRes Wildlife Conservation is globally unique as the only Master of Research run collaboratively with a conservation organisation. It includes an 8-month independent research project with real-world conservation impact. You'll gain experience working with

Faculty: Environmental and Life Sciences  |  Department: Biological sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The master’s in research is 33% taught and 66% research led. The taught elements of the course ensure you’re fully prepared to start your independent research. and learn about collaborative and community-led wildlife conservation on a field trip to Marwell’s research base in Kenya.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including biotechnology companies, NHS, government departments, universities, british neurological association, pharmaceutical companies. Careers directly related to the course include academic researcher, neuroscientist, pharmaceutical researcher, science communicator, clinical scientist, biotechnologist, healthcare scientist.

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