M.Sc Conservation Biology

Master of Science in Conservation Biology

M.Sc Conservation Biology or Master of Science in Conservation Biology is a postgraduate Biology course. Conservation Biology is the scientific study of the nature and status of Earth's biodiversity with the aim of protecting species, their habitats, and ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction.

The Master of Science in Conservation Biology course is an interdisciplinary subject drawing on sciences, economics, and the practice of natural resource management. The duration of the Master of Science in Conservation Biology course is mostly two academic years but it may vary from institute to institute and also maybe on a part-time basis by certain institutes. The syllabus for the Conservation Biology course is divided into four semesters and it is an important and job-oriented one.

M.Sc Conservation Biology Eligibility

• Candidates should have completed a B.Sc degree under any registered University with the subject along with Physics, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Microbiology.
• The marks of admission for this course may vary from University to University and in various renowned colleges and universities, there is an entrance exam plus an interview for the admission of the students.

M.Sc Conservation Biology Syllabus

Syllabus of Conservation Science course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Sc Conservation Biology College

• University of Burdwan, Bardhaman

M.Sc Conservation Biology Course Suitability

• Students who are interested or desirous in Conservation Biology and have Communication skills, Teamwork skills, and organizational skills are the most suitable for it. 
• Other essentials skills are problem-solving skills, project and time management skills, self-reliance, initiative, business awareness, and strong interpersonal skills. 
• Those who are ready to take up challenging roles such as wildlife officer, conservation officer, wildlife manager, park ranger, project officer, research scientist, wildlife biologist, conservation biologist, and landscape ecologist are a good suit for the course.
• Those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher degree level i.e. college and university level both in private and government institutions also are a good match for it. 

How is the M.Sc Conservation Biology Course Beneficial?

• After passing the Conservation Biology degree course candidates have many job scopes in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies; private hospitals and NHS trusts; national and global health and environmental charities. 
• This degree course enables the students to go for various universities and clinical research organizations jobs both in the government and private sectors. 
• The Master of Science degree course in Conservation Biology gives a good base for higher degree programs in respective subjects, e.g., a Ph.D. degree.
• They can also find careers in wildlife conservation and management and environmental science.
• They can get jobs in outreach organizations such as museums, science centers, and broadcast companies, etc. 

M.Sc Conservation Biology Employment Areas

• Agriculture Sector
• Bio-degradation Companies
• Colleges and Universities
• National Zoological Parks
• Wildlife Conservation Boards

M.Sc Conservation Biology Job Types

• Bacteriologist
• Cell Biologist
• Conservationist
• Ecologist
• Environmental Microbiologist
• Farming Consultant
• Laboratory Technician
• Molecular Biologist
• Medical Microbiologist
• Plant Researcher
• Taxonomist
• Teacher & Lecturer