Conservation

Course overview

Conservation is researched from the genetic to global scales, with a strong emphasis on new approaches to biodiversity assessment, disturbance impacts, invasive species, restoration of degraded habitats and human perceptions and values. Research Areas Biodiversity Conservation with specialisations in: Impact and management of invasive species Biodiversity Conservation Science Threatened species ecology Predator-prey interactions Reintroduction biology For more information on our staff interests see the Conservation at Bangor webpage. Research Opportunities Please read the guidance notes and select your topic from the directory of PhD research opportunities.

Topics are listed by academic School and are based on the research interests of academic staff. Programme Length PhD: 3 years full-time or 5 years part-time; MPhil: 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time Study Overseas We offer 'split' PhD/MPhil programmes for international students with part of the study taking place in the student's own country or a third country. Many of our British and other European students also carry out fieldwork overseas for their research.

Key highlights

Conservation research spanning genetic to global scales
Specialisms include invasive species impact and management
Research in threatened species ecology and reintroduction biology
Topics based on academic staff research interests
Split PhD option with study partly in your own country
Many students carry out research fieldwork overseas

Entry requirements

IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 (6.0) overall (figure in brackets is the minimum in each component)

Scholarships

Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of fees
Heads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of fees
Inclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

Conservation scientist
Ecologist
University lecturer
Postdoctoral research fellow
Biodiversity officer
Environmental policy adviser

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,182 per year | International: £21,000 per year

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 Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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