University College Dublin MSc Wildlife, Conservation and Management
University College Dublin

University College Dublin

MSc Wildlife, Conservation and Management

Dublin, Ireland

MSc

1 year

English

Full time

EUR 29,100 / per year *

On-Campus

* EU fee per year - € 10430; non-EU fee per year - € 29100

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Key Summary

    About : The MSc Wildlife, Conservation and Management focuses on wildlife ecology and management practices. The program covers conservation strategies, sustainable management of natural resources, and the role of wildlife in ecosystems. You'll engage in practical experiences and research to enhance your understanding of these critical topics in conservation.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can explore various career paths such as wildlife biologists, conservation managers, and environmental consultants. They may also work with governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, or in academia, contributing to the advancement of wildlife conservation efforts and sustainable management practices.

The MSc Wildlife Conservation and Management 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. This is a unique programme dealing with the principles of population management and zoonotic diseases associated with wildlife and conflict resolution.

This MSc 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.

Students have the opportunity to visit current conservation and management projects in Ireland, to acquire applied field skills. Students also receive contributions from national and international experts in wildlife conservation and management.

This MSc is set within the UCD One Health paradigm in an agricultural context as approximately 60% of land use in Ireland and 50% of the globes land use is devoted to farming. The vision of UCD One Health is to maximise the health and well-being of humans, animals and the environment through academic excellence, collaborative research, education and outreach.

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