Ecology and Conservation Biology

As populations grow and human activities threaten the natural world, ecology and conservation biology has never been more important. With this degree, you’ll discover how we sustain biodiversity and the fundamental importance of the ecological processes involved.

On this course, you’ll gain cutting-edge knowledge and develop your skills and experience in ecology and conservation, from your doorstep to the globe. With exciting field courses in wonderful landscapes, to observations of animal behaviour in the lab, you’ll learn how to measure the distribution and abundance of different species, how organisms interact with each other and their environment, and be challenged to think creatively about the application of ecology to conservation problems. Personalise your degree by studying from a wide choice of optional modules, including animal behaviour, evolution, climate change science, sustainability and environmental law.

This 3-year BSc can also be converted into an integrated Masters (MBiol) with an optional additional year of specialist training.

Course highlights

• One of the broadest ecology degree programmes with optional modules from across the University, which will build your knowledge of ecology and conservation from a wide perspective.

• Gain experience in a wide range of ecological and conservation contexts through specialised modules, field courses and research projects.

• Develop your practical field-based skills by confronting different ecological problems and conservation issues during residential field courses in the UK, Spain, as well as an optional field course in South Africa.

• Learn about sustainable cities and the value of biodiversity on your own doorstep during the urban ecology field course.

• The ongoing expansion of biosciences creates varied employment prospects and career opportunities.