Conservation Medicine is an established field that continues to evolve as we develop our ability to study the complex relationships and interactions between animal health, human health and ecosystem health. It emerged in the 1990s as a response to the need for a more holistic and interdisciplinary approach to the conservation of biodiversity. In particular, the importance of health in many conservation issues was widely recognised. With its foundation in the principles of conservation biology, Conservation Medicine incorporates contributions from: the health sciences; ecology; the social sciences; It may be regarded as the application of One Health to the conservation of biodiversity.
How will I learn?
This programme provides veterinarians with the skills, knowledge and global networks required to become effective practitioners of Conservation Medicine. It is an online programme and the flexible and part-time format allows participants to achieve a world-class award while maintaining busy professional and personal commitments.
September 2025
University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh,
Old College,
Edinburgh,
Edinburgh, City Of,
EH8 9YL, SCOTLAND, Scotland
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.