**Overview**
Get ready to deep-dive into the key concepts of ecology and discover how organisms behave, evolve and interact with their physical and biological environments.
This BSc Ecology and Conservation with a Placement Year is for you if you have a scientist’s mind combined with a love of the natural world, animals, plants and ecosystems. Youll be fascinated by life science and how it underpins our understanding of the natural world and conservation.
You might aspire to work in conservation, research, agriculture, or even conservation communication. Or y...
**Overview**<br/>Get ready to deep-dive into the key concepts of ecology and discover how organisms behave, evolve and interact with their physical and biological environments. <br/><br/>This BSc Ecology and Conservation with a Placement Year is for you if you have a scientist’s mind combined with a love of the natural world, animals, plants and ecosystems. Youll be fascinated by life science and how it underpins our understanding of the natural world and conservation. <br/><br/>You might aspire to work in conservation, research, agriculture, or even conservation communication. Or you might not yet know which career path you want to take and be excited about exploring the wide range of careers open to ecologists and conservation biologists. <br/><br/>This four-year degree programme follows the structure of our BSc Ecology and Conservation, while giving you the opportunity to spend your third year on a work placement from across the field of ecology and conservation biology. <br/><br/>A placement year makes an invaluable addition to your scientific knowledge and skills, increasing your employability and giving you the chance to put your first two years of learning into practice. <br/><br/>**Disclaimer**<br/><br/>Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the providers website: **www.uea.ac.uk**
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C18P
Institution Code
E14
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,A,A including Biology or Human Biology, Geography or Environmental Science. Access to HE DiplomaD:36,M:9 including 12 credits in Biology, Geography or Environmental Science. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme33 with HL 5 in Biology, Geography or Environmental Science. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD DDD in Applied Science or Applied Science (Medical Science) or Forensic and Criminal Investigation or Countryside Management. Contextual Offer: DDM in Applied Science or Applied Science (Medical Science) or Forensic and Criminal Investigation or Countryside Management. For Forensic and Criminal Investigation applicants MUST be studying ONE of the following modules: Physiology and Human Body Systems, Environmental Forensics, Forensic Genetics, Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques. Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration. Scottish Advanced HigherB,B,C including Biology or Human Biology, Geography or Environmental Science. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalPrincipal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us. A levelA,A,B including Biology or Human Biology, Geography or Environmental Science. Contextual Offer: BBB including Biology or Human Biology, Geography or Environmental Science. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Not accepted: Critical Thinking and General Studies. T LevelObtain an overall Pass including an A in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Accepted subjects: Science. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
International | £26,100 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |