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    MPhil in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management

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    Oxford, GBMPhilIn-person2 years
    £58,280.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    11%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    6
    Cohort
    students
    £75.00
    App fee

    MPhil in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management at University of Oxford is a 2-year, in-person MPhil program based in Oxford, GB. Tuition is £58,280.

    About the program

    Two-year program providing understanding of biodiversity science, conservation biogeography, governance, global change, and policy. First year focuses on core and elective modules with lectures, seminars, workshops, field trips; second year on thesis research.

    Focus: both
    2 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Environmental Sciences) | 1 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Geography)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 19, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT, including the 'Home Edition' (Institution code: 0490) 110 Listening: 22 Reading: 24 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS Academic (Institution code: 0713) 7.5 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years (Graduate Route visa)

    £21,050.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MPhil in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management at University of Oxford cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MPhil in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management at University of Oxford is £58,280.
    Is MPhil in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management at University of Oxford online or in-person?
    MPhil in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management at University of Oxford is offered in-person.
    How long does MPhil in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management at University of Oxford take to complete?
    MPhil in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management at University of Oxford is structured around 2 years.
    What GPA is required for MPhil in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management at University of Oxford?
    Per the program's published guidance: A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours
    How competitive is MPhil in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management at University of Oxford?
    MPhil in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management at University of Oxford reports an acceptance rate of approximately 11%.