Zoo Conservation Biology

Key highlights

• Explores zoo research into animal behaviour and welfare
• Covers zoo roles in breeding programmes and public education
• Examines how zoos advise policymakers on conservation
• Focuses on zoos as players in international conservation

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships

  The scholarship award will cover the programme tuition fees of £22,000 and includes a bursary of £11,250.

  Up to £22,000

• Business School International Postgraduate Scholarship

  £5,000 in the first year of study.

  Up to £5,000

• Postgraduate International Scholarship

  £5,000 tuition fee scholarship in the first year of study for most eligible postgraduate taught courses. £3,000 tuition fee scholarship in the first year of study for the selected programmes.

Careers this course leads to

• Zoo conservation officer
• Animal welfare scientist
• Conservation breeding programme coordinator
• Zoo education officer
• Wildlife conservation researcher
• Conservation policy adviser

Cost of study

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.