BSc Ecology & Wildlife Conservation
Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology, studying marine organisms and their environments. Core topics include Fieldwork, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Human Behaviour. The course includes a 2-week placement in the first year, a 4-week placement in the second year, or a 30-week sandwich placement year. Optional international field trips and a wide range of option units are available.
Modules
- Academic and Professional Study Skills
- Applied Sciences
- Introduction to Biology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Mathematics in Science
- Foundation Year Project
- Diversity of Life
- Ecology
- Exploring Nature from Cell to Landscape
- Scientific Research Skills
- Residential Field Trip
- Wildlife Protection
- Advanced Scientific Research Skills
- Ecosystems
- Evolutionary Biology
- Wildlife Survey Skills
- International Field Trip
- Animal Biology
- Environmental Pollution
- Applications of Environmental Sciences
- Behavioural Ecology
- Environmental & Societal Challenges
- Microbiology
- Geospatial Science
- Topics in Biodiversity and Conservation
- Independent Research Project
- Climate & Environmental Change
- Emergence & Extinction
- Environmental Remote Sensing
- Marine Conservation
- Ecological Genetics
- Wildlife and Ecotourism
- Wildlife distribution and responses to change
- Environmental Law
- Freshwater Resource Management
- Sustainable Development & Globalisation
- Parasitology & Epidemiology