BSc Ecology and Conservation Biology
Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Biology and a second science We accept the following subjects as a second science: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. IB: 35 points including 5 in Higher Level Biology plus either 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 5 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects. We accept the following IB subjects as a second science: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography, Mathematics (A&A or A&I), Physics, Psychology, Sports, exercise and health science BTEC: DDD We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2016 syllabus) with all 7 mandatory units. We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2010 syllabus), please contact us for information on the units we accept.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Ecology and Conservation Biology, a marine biology degree examining organisms and their environments, population biology, and ecosystem dynamics. Core topics include Fieldwork. The course includes a final-year Bioscience Capstone Project and offers optional pathways to add an industry placement year or study abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Ecological principles, Genetics, Life on Earth, and Dynamic Earth. The second year focuses on experimental design and research methods with compulsory modules including Becoming a Bioscientist: Experimental Design and Communication and Becoming a Bioscientist: Research in Action, alongside optional choices like Practical Ecology and Ecosystem Management and Conservation. In the final year, students complete the Bioscience Capstone Project and can select from optional modules such as Conserving Biodiversity in the Anthropocene, Genomics, and Current Research in Ecology.
Modules
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Core Skills
- Ecological principles
- Genetics
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Grand Challenges
- Dynamic Earth
- Life on Earth
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Experimental Design and Communication
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Research in Action
- Ecological Solutions for Global Challenges
- Enhancing Biodiversity
- Population Genetics and Evolution
- Practical Ecology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Ecosystem Management and Conservation
- Geographical Information Systems
- Bioscience Capstone Project
- Conserving Biodiversity in the Anthropocene
- Evolution
- Ecology (field course - Biology)
- Tackling Britain's Environmental Challenges (field course - Environment and Geography)
- Biodiversity and Society
- Current Research in Ecology
- Genomics
- Sustainability Clinic (Semester 1)
- Sustainability Clinic (Semester 2)