Global Wildlife Health and Conservation

At a time when natural habitats and wild species are coming under increasing pressure from human activities, the world needs properly trained wildlife biologists like never before.

This vocational programme aims to give you the knowledge, skills and practical training needed to work with wildlife, with special emphasis on its health and conservation at the global scale. Cutting-edge topics covered include animal capture and handling techniques, the assessment, stabilisation and transport of injured animals, concepts in behavioural ecology, ethical issues in wildlife management, methods for improving the welfare of captive animals, the importance of biosecurity, endangered species breeding programmes, the reintroduction of captive populations to the wild, post-release monitoring, practical field-based conservation strategies and the management of protected areas. The curriculum also delivers a comprehensive introduction to wildlife disease ecology, surveillance and control.

The MSc is based at the Bristol Veterinary School near the Mendip Hills in Somerset, providing convenient access to Exmoor National Park and the rich wildlife habitats of South West England. A special feature of this MSc is the large number of specialist lectures, workshops and seminars that are delivered by leading researchers, conservationists and wildlife veterinarians from outside the University. A variety of programme workshops and practical sessions are held at Bristol Zoo, allowing you to gain hands-on experience of exotic wildlife care and management.