MSc Wildlife Conservation and Management

This MSc Wildlife Conservation and Management from University College Dublin is suitable for students who wish to undertake further studies in pursuit of a career in the agricultural and environmental sciences, with a particular emphasis on the sustainable management of wildlife resources within rural landscapes.

Quick Facts

Duration 1 year full-time
Start Date September
Tuition Fee €29,100 per year full-time (The fees are subject to change)
Location Dublin, Ireland

The MSc Wildlife Conservation and Management from University College Dublin enables students to specifically focus their studies on global wildlife conservation and management.

For those with an inquiring mind, a deeper understanding of scientific principles relevant to solving agri-environmental food security concerns is provided, which in combination with understanding effective policy-making, leads to sustainable management practice.

The MSc Wildlife Conservation and Management uniquely integrates the principles of wildlife conservation and zoonotic epidemiology, to underpin the effective management of wildlife populations and ecosystem health.

The programme aims to facilitate the development of students to enable them to provide natural science solutions within a theoretical and social context. Students graduate with a range of skills and experience that makes them highly employable as they develop the ability to problem solve in multiple situations.

Courses included:

  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Data Analysis for Biologists
  • Conservation Genetics
  • Human Impact on the Environment
  • Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
  • Biological Invasions
  • Habitat Evaluation
  • Conservation Genetics

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“I applied to this MSc course to begin refining my career path and enter the field of environmental conservation. The course focuses on conservation and management in an Irish context. The basic principles of ecology that are taught, however, can be applied globally. A range of interesting and thought-provoking topics, as well as highly practical and relevant subjects such as GIS, are covered in depth by knowledgeable and approachable academics. The One Health theme is an aspect of this course that especially appealed to me. This course has provided me with the building blocks to start developing my professional career as an ecologist, and the knowledge gained has enabled me to enhance and apply the necessary skills. The main themes of the course open a range of career opportunities to students. I would encourage anyone with an interest in ecology and conservation who is hoping to kickstart their career to apply to this course.”

Stephanie Quinn

Career Opportunities

There are a range of potential employment opportunities for graduates from this programme including government departments, local authorities, county councils, environmental protection agencies and a range of national and international NGOs. In addition, suitable candidates may progress to PhD study.

Why study with us?

UCD is consistently ranked in the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide. In the 2022 QS World University Rankings, UCD was again named as one of the best universities globally, and was placed 173rd in the world.

UCD is the most international and diverse university in Ireland with 8,500 international students from 130 different countries. Our network of 288,000 successful and influential alumni can be found in 169 different countries around the world.

The UCD campus is one of the largest urban campuses in Europe and is situated just 5 kilometres from Ireland’s capital city of Dublin. Our students enjoy world-class teaching and learning facilities, modern and comfortable student accommodation, state-of-the art sports and fitness amenities, an Olympic sized swimming pool, a cinema, cafes and student centre all on our beautiful, nature-filled campus. 

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