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BSc Ecology and Conservation with a Year in Industry

University of Kent

Institution
University of Kent
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Ecology and Conservation with a Year in Industry
Duration
4-7 years
UCAS code
1T16
Typical offer
A-level BBB, UCAS 120

Entry requirements

A level: BBB including one of Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Psychology, Geology, Physics, Maths or any Joint Science at grade B or above. IB: 120 Tariff points from your IB Diploma, Typically H5, H6, H6 or equivalent.

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology, exploring the biology, ecology and conservation of marine environments. Core topics include fieldwork, data analysis, statistics, research methods and environmental analysis. A tropical field course provides hands-on training in ecological survey and assessment methods. Students complete an independent research project in the final year.

Modules

  • Diversity of Life
  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • The Anthropocene
  • Principles in Ecology and Biogeography
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Ecological Survey Methods
  • Applied Ecology and Conservation
  • Key Issues in Conservation Science
  • Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
  • Practical Data Analysis and Interpretation
  • Animal Form and Function
  • Environmental Policy and Practice
  • Environment and Development
  • Plant Biology
  • Methods and Field Work in Social Science
  • Research Project
  • Contemporary Issues in Conservation and Geography
  • Tropical Conservation Science Field Course
  • Climate Change and Conservation
  • Saving Endangered Species
  • Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation Genetics
  • Human Wildlife Conflict
  • Sustainable Agriculture