Wildlife management and conservation

The Wildlife Management and Conservation programme is ideal for students seeking a career that contributes to the sustainable management of wildlife populations, the protection of ecosystems, and the development of innovative solutions to global conservation challenges of the 21st century.

The programme is designed as a coherent educational pathway that combines advanced scientific knowledge with practical and professional skills required to address. The programme equips students with the scientific knowledge, analytical competencies, and practical skills required to manage wildlife populations and protect biodiversity in a rapidly changing world.

Students gain expertise in population ecology, field survey methodologies, research design, biostatistics, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), providing a strong foundation for analysing ecological processes and assessing the status of wildlife populations.

Building on these competencies, the programme develops applied skills in population monitoring, population viability analysis (PVA), conservation planning, species recovery programmes, and human-wildlife conflict management. Through project-based learning, students learn to design and implement conservation strategies, evaluate management interventions, and contribute to the protection of biodiversity at local, national, and international levels.

The programme also strengthens leadership and project management competencies, preparing graduates to lead conservation initiatives and collaborate effectively with stakeholders from the scientific, governmental, and non-governmental sectors. The Master's thesis is closely linked to real-world conservation challenges or applied research projects, enabling students to gain valuable professional experience while contributing to wildlife conservation practice.

Dla kogo studia na kierunku wildlife management and conservation

This programme is intended for graduates of Bachelor's, Engineering, or long-cycle Master's programmes in biological sciences, forest sciences, earth and environmental sciences, veterinary medicine, animal science, fisheries and related disciplines

Program kształcenia na kierunku wildlife management and conservation

Key Highlights:

Interdisciplinary curriculum integrating wildlife ecology, conservation science, biostatistics, and GIS.
Strong emphasis on fieldwork, wildlife population monitoring, and applied research methods.
Practical training in conservation planning, species action plans, and active nature conservation.
Development of leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Master's thesis connected to real conservation challenges and research-implementation projects.
Preparation for careers in wildlife management, conservation agencies, environmental consultancy, research institutions, and public administration.