Conservation Biology University of Aberdeen

Overview

At a Glance

The Conservation Biology programme of the University of Aberdeen is naturally cross-disciplinary. You graduate with a deep understanding of the underpinning principles of conservation, an awareness of the range of arguments for and against different strategies, links to a range of practitioners and policy advisors, and quantitative skills useful for managing wildlife and threatened species.is naturally cross-disciplinary. You graduate with a deep understanding of the underpinning principles of conservation, an awareness of the range of arguments for and against different strategies, links to a range of practitioners and policy advisors, and quantitative skills useful for managing wildlife and threatened species.

Careers

We are committed to the career progression of our students and we collaborate with the University’s Careers and Employability Service to ensure that you have numerous opportunities to explore career options, develop your employability and connect with employers.

• The expertise and support of a dedicated careers professional who is a specialist in the types of careers and further study undertaken by Biological Science students.

• A mentoring scheme run by the Careers and Employability Service linking current students with professional mentors.

• An annual volunteering fair to connect students with appropriate organisations in conservation and the environment.

• The exploration of possible careers and the development of employability from week 1, via the mandatory “Frontiers of Science” and PD1002 careers course.

• One to one appointments to discuss students’ options, provide practical support around internships, placements and part time work and provide support for effective applications and interviews.

• Regular opportunities through the “speed careering” programme for current students to meet and learn from Biological Sciences graduates.

• Employer input to the design of the curriculum and in talks to students about career opportunities.

• A university-wide co-curriculum programme aimed at developing key employability skills sought by employers.

Many career possibilities are open to graduate conservation biologists leading to employment in conservation agencies, National Parks, national and international NGOs, environmental consultancy, environmental protection agencies, environmental law, environmental education, industry, local government environmental departments and research.

Career Opportunities

• Conservation Biologist

• Conservation Scientist

• Environmental Lawyer

• Environmental Protection Officer

• Nature Conservationist

• Researcher