17 Biodiversity Master's Degree Programs

Biodiversity is at the heart of environmental science, addressing some of the most pressing global challenges, from climate change to species conservation. The Integrative Biodiversity programme provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding and protecting the natural world. Students will develop expertise in biodiversity research, evolutionary processes, and conservation strategies while gaining practical experience in laboratory and fieldwork. With a strong emphasis on scientific communication and teamwork, this programme equips graduates with the skills needed to make a real impact in biodiversity conservation and environmental management.

The Master in Protected Areas, Natural Resources and Biodiversity (MAPRNB) is supported by more than 30 years of continuous teaching experience in the degrees of Biology and Environmental Sciences, with its corresponding third cycle, and in the degrees of Biology, Environmental Sciences and Biotechnology that happen to them, as well as in the extensive research activity of the seven areas involved (Cell Biology, Botany, Crystallography and Mineralogy, Ecology, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Toxicology, Zoology).

This MRes program focuses on developing a deep understanding of biodiversity, evolution, and conservation science. It combines coursework with practical research, helping students gain skills in fieldwork, data analysis, and critical thinking. Studen…

The study of biodiversity is an emerging area of biology that is of growing importance in the public and political spheres. Understanding the diversity of living organisms, their origin and evolution and ensuring their conservation is not only of academic interest but is also crucial to ensuring the sustainable development of our society and a sound management of land and the environment.

With this Master's degree, the aim is to acquire advanced, specialized and multidisciplinary training, aimed at understanding the current state of research in the field of terrestrial biodiversity.

Ecology and evolutionary biology offer a perspective on biology from the level of genes to communities of species. In the Master’s Programme in Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity Conservation, you become familiar with a wide variety of topics in three areas: ecology, evolutionary biology and conservation biology.

A specific objective of this master's degree is job placement in public administrations or in the environmental consulting companies that work for them. At the same time, it contemplates an itinerary to train future researchers.

The degradation of the environment due to anthropogenic action is reaching levels that already allow the media to speak openly of environmental alarm. Pollutants emitted into the environment, greenhouse gas emissions, the indiscriminate consumption of non-renewable energy, etc., are reaching such levels that the scientific community points out that it could be irreversible. At the same time, society's sensitivity to environmental issues continues to grow.

Master's Program in Biodiversity (MPB) is Cross-disciplinary in Nature and Aims to Cultivate Talent with Both Theoretical Knowledge and Practical Skills in Biodiversity Conservation and Management as well as Awareness of International Biodiversity Governance.

Understanding how to conserve biodiversity has never been more important. Delivered by leading international researchers in biodiversity and conservation, this course focuses on the biological princip...

The Master's program in Biodiversity Conservation is designed for students passionate about protecting and managing the natural world. It provides a thorough understanding of ecological systems, speci...

The Graduate Program on Entomology and Biodiversity Conservation aims at developing professionals who are able to work with the several themes involving entomology, but with a strong specific characteristic: the ability to work with issues regarding biodiversity conservation, giving special attention to those themes that integrate biodiversity conservation and agricultural development.

The proposal of the Master in Techniques for Characterization and Conservation of Biological Diversity has as its fundamental objective to provide the necessary tools and techniques for the development of research and professional activities in the field of Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation.

This specialization will give you a broad introduction to ecology, evolution or systematic research. The programme covers themes that range from the biology of single organisms to biogeographical patterns, and you can immerse yourself in both theoretical and applied research. Through choosing your own subjects and working independently, you will acquire scientific competence. By working on the masters project you will learn to work in a scientific manner.

The master's degree in Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Global Change Ecology and Biodiversity Management is part of the GLOBE project. Led by the Universidad Rey Juan  Carlos (Spain) and as participants in the organisation and development are the University of Bangor (UK), the University of Lisbon (Portugal) and the Universidad Autónoma de Tlaxcala (Mexico), as well as various collaborating institutions from various sectors  (consultancies, NGOs, foundations, etc.).