Wildlife Health and Conservation

Offered in partnership with Chester Zoo, this MSc empowers you to tackle the world’s most pressing biodiversity challenges. You’ll dive into real-world conservation issues, gain cutting-edge knowledge in animal health and welfare, and develop advanced research and analytical skills. With hands-on experience alongside leading conservation professionals, you’ll graduate ready to take on leadership roles and make a meaningful impact on wildlife health and conservation across the globe. The MSc in Wildlife Health and Conservation empowers you to confront some of the world’s most urgent biodiversity challenges. You’ll gain the scientific knowledge, practical expertise, and professional experience needed to design and deliver impactful conservation solutions. From evaluating threats to species survival to developing integrated management strategiesfor animals in the wild and in conservation breeding programmes,you’ll learn to think critically and act decisively in the face of complex global issues. This programme is led by renowned academics from Liverpool’s Institute of Infection, Veterinary & Ecological Sciences and enriched through our strategic partnership with Chester Zoo – one of theworld’s leading conservation organisations. You’ll benefit from specialist teaching by industry professionals, hands-on experience in internationally recognised welfare assessment methods, and dedicatedworkshops onconservation leadership. An optional 10-day overseas field course further expands your global outlook and applied experience. Blending active learning, research innovation, and real-world application, this MSc equips you with advanced research, analytical, digital, and communication skills – preparing you to become a confident, evidence-based leader in wildlife health and conservation worldwide. This programme is designed for graduates with a background in biological, veterinary, or environmental sciences, or related disciplines, who wish to develop expertise in wildlife

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

International students: Full-time place, per year - £32,000

UK students: Full-time place, per year - £14,000; Part-time: £7,000

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £14,000; Part-time: £7,000

International: Full-time place, per year - £32,000

28 September 2026

Rolling admissions - apply early

• Liverpool, United Kingdom