Ecology and Conservation MSc

Guided by our teaching team’s research expertise, you focus on the latest thinking, methodology and practices in ecology and conservation. Gain a synthetical overview of the relevant societal, environmental and climate change issues underpinning these fields. Develop your knowledge of the latest nature-based solutions to address climate change and the biodiversity crisis. You also learn how to use state-of-the-art molecular tools to identify invasive or endangered organisms, and key analytical chemistry techniques for detecting and addressing environmental pollution. Learn from our research active staff, alongside professional partners in the ecology and conservation sector with topical, relevant and real-world content. You can also attend educational field trips where you collect, analyse and interpret real-life data, identifying solutions to key challenges. You gain experience in nature recovery when studying the Tees estuary harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) population, with associated practitioners. This is just one example of how our collaborative relationships underpin our teaching. You have the opportunity to select a dissertation project contributing to ongoing research or applied projects developed by our partners. This exposes you to real research and work practices, giving you the skills to develop more impactful projects. This MSc degree is underpinned by the Earth and Environment research group’s activities and research-active lecturing staff. This ensures that teaching is informed by the latest knowledge and practices. Our research group allows you to get directly involved during your dissertation, opening doors to further opportunities through our professional contacts in consultancies, non-profit organisations and governmental agencies. The group regularly advertises for PhD projects in our field, which may be of interest to you. More details: https://www.tees.ac.uk/postgraduate_courses/geosciences/msc_ecology_and_conservation.cfm