
Ecology and Conservation Msci (Hon)
Course Overview - Ecology and Conservation Msci (Hon)
Our Ecology and Conservation MSci includes an extra year of in-depth study at masters level, so you can develop advanced research skills and specialise in the areas you are most interested in.
You’ll work with researchers who are part of our Centre for Earth Observation Science. and explore key areas within ecology, conservation biology, natural resources management and community health.
You’ll develop practical career-focused skills through laboratory and fieldwork in our rich local environment and overseas. The course is professionally accredit...
<strong>Our Ecology and Conservation MSci includes an extra year of in-depth study at masters level, so you can develop advanced research skills and specialise in the areas you are most interested in.</strong><br/><br/>You’ll work with researchers who are part of our Centre for Earth Observation Science. and explore key areas within ecology, conservation biology, natural resources management and community health. <br/><br/>You’ll develop practical career-focused skills through laboratory and fieldwork in our rich local environment and overseas. The course is professionally accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. <br/><br/><strong>Top reasons to choose this course</strong><br/>• Professional accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Guaranteed interview scheme with Brighton and Sussex Medical School.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Fieldwork opportunities in places such as South Africa and Shropshire, and in the rich local environment.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Travel and accommodation included in the fees for mandatory residential trips to locations such as Shropshire (go to the fees and costs section for more info).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Specialist facilities such as our aquatic suite, GIS lab, and ecology, microbiology, molecular biology and tissue culture labs.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Get involved in our research in areas such as micropollutants, invasive species and aquatic environments, and reintroducing species.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Guest lecturers and optional placement year.<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Brighton
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C180
Institution Code
B72
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
M:30
Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 30 credits at merit or above. Must include a merit pass in all science subjects at level 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
27
Must include three subjects at Higher Level, two to be Biology and Geography at least at grade 5.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
At least three GCSE subjects at grade C or grade 4 including Maths, English Language and a Science.
HND (BTEC)
May enable you to start the course in year two.
A level
A,B,B
B,B,C
Must include a grade in B Biology and a second Science such as Geography or Environmental science.
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Fees and funding
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 | |
EU, International | £17,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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