MSci Ecology and Conservation Biology
Entry requirements
A level: AAA 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: 36 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
MSci (Hons) in Ecology and Conservation Biology, a marine biology degree focused on the scientific study of biological systems and environmental interactions. Core topics include Fieldwork. The course holds interim accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology. The first year covers foundational scientific principles through compulsory modules such as Becoming a Bioscientist: Core Skills, Ecological principles, Genetics, Becoming a Bioscientist: Grand Challenges, Dynamic Earth, and Life on Earth. The second year progresses with modules like Becoming a Bioscientist: Experimental Design and Communication and Becoming a Bioscientist: Research in Action, alongside optional choices covering Ecological Solutions for Global Challenges, Enhancing Biodiversity, Population Genetics and Evolution, Practical Ecology, Behavioural Ecology, Ecosystem Management and Conservation, and Geographical Information Systems. The third year centres on the Bioscience Capstone Project alongside options including 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, and the Sustainability Clinic. The final fourth year is dedicated to advanced training through Research Skills and Research Proposal.
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)
- Research Skills
- Research Proposal