
Ecology and Conservation BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Ecology and Conservation BSc (Hons)
Our planet’s ecosystems are facing huge pressure from human actions. Join our ecology and conservation degree to visit threatened habitats and encounter rare species. Graduate with an understanding of the key issues ecosystems face – and how to protect them.
Climate change, an increasing human population, habitat loss, pollution and invasive species are fundamentally changing the planet’s ecosystems. Mitigating the impacts of these is the crucial challenge facing societies across the globe.
On our BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation degree you’ll study how these ch...
Our planet’s ecosystems are facing huge pressure from human actions. Join our ecology and conservation degree to visit threatened habitats and encounter rare species. Graduate with an understanding of the key issues ecosystems face – and how to protect them.<br/><br/>Climate change, an increasing human population, habitat loss, pollution and invasive species are fundamentally changing the planet’s ecosystems. Mitigating the impacts of these is the crucial challenge facing societies across the globe.<br/><br/>On our BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation degree you’ll study how these changes are impacting biodiversity. You’ll research the ecology of different habitats and species, and consider the most recent advances in conservation.<br/><br/>In the lab you’ll develop skills in identification and soil analysis. And you’ll take part in fieldwork developing surveying and sampling skills. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to start a career in protecting wildlife and the environment – and show others what they can do to protect life on Earth.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Ormskirk (Main Campus)
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
C180
Institution Code
E42
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
120
Preferably to include Biology or a related subject, such as Environmental Science, Geography or Mathematics. Other subjects will be considered if you have demonstrable interest or experience in ecology or conservation. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) is also required.
Access to HE Diploma
D:24,M:21,P:0
Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
A level
B,B,C
B,B,B
Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
T Level
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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