# Ecology and Conservation

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# Ecology and Conservation

#### 2nd in the world for Ecology

##### Shanghai Rankings Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025

#### 90% of our research in Biological Sciences is internationally excellent

##### Based on research rated 4\* and 3\* in the Research Excellence Framework 2021

#### Top 20 in the UK for world-leading research in Biological Sciences

##### REF 2021, based on 4-star research

#### Top 50 in the world in the QS World University Sustainability Rankings 2026

### Degrees at Penryn Campus, Cornwall

- [MSc Conservation and Biodiversity](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/ecology/conservation/)
- [MSc Evolution, Behaviour and Ecology](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/ecology/evolutionary/)
- [MSc Marine Environmental Management](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/ecology/marineenv/)
- [MSc Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/ecology/marine/)

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- [MSc Advanced Biological Sciences](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/biosciences/biologicalsciences/)
- [MRes Advanced Biological Sciences](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/biosciences/biologicalresearch/)
- [MSc Applied Data Science (Ecology and Evolution)](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/mathematics/appdataeco/)
- [MSc Island Biodiversity and Conservation](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/biosciences/island-biodiversity/)
- [PGCert/PGDip/MSc Medical Mycology (online)](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/online-courses/medical-mycology/)

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Dr Sarah Hodge discusses our postgraduate Ecology and Conservation courses.

At the Department of Ecology and Conservation, our degrees are led by some of the UK’s top biologists working in evolution, conservation and ecology, with fieldwork opportunities in the UK and overseas. You will benefit from excellent student-staff ratios, small group tutorials and welcoming and supportive staff.

Camping in the wild African landscape was a unique and intimate experience; we made incredible friendships and lasting memories. It was a life-changing trip! I've also enjoyed learning from some of the world's top marine conservationists. The academics here have amazing connections and I feel lucky to have the opportunity to meet many of these important people in small classroom settings.

Cody

MSc Conservation and Biodiversity