Ecology and Conservation with a Placement Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Ecology and Conservation with a Placement Year BSc (Hons)
Overview
Ready to turn your passion for the natural world into a purpose-driven career? With UEA’s BSc Ecology and Conservation with a Placement Year degree, you’ll study how animals, plants, and ecosystems interact and evolve, and learn how science drives global conservation efforts. Whether you dream of protecting endangered species, restoring habitats, or shaping environmental policy, this is your springboard to a future where you can make a real difference.
At UEA, you’ll be taught by world-leading experts from our Schools of Biological and En...
<strong>Overview</strong><br/><br/>Ready to turn your passion for the natural world into a purpose-driven career? With UEA’s BSc Ecology and Conservation with a Placement Year degree, you’ll study how animals, plants, and ecosystems interact and evolve, and learn how science drives global conservation efforts. Whether you dream of protecting endangered species, restoring habitats, or shaping environmental policy, this is your springboard to a future where you can make a real difference. <br/><br/>At UEA, you’ll be taught by world-leading experts from our Schools of Biological and Environmental Sciences. Our unique approach to ecology and conservation will see you learning in the classroom, in our state-of-the-art labs, and in the field from your first year through to your final year research project. You’ll spend your third year in a work placement gaining invaluable real-world skills and experience in an area of your choice to greatly enhance your employability. <br/><br/>UEA has a vibrant campus to explore with thousands of species thriving in and around the lake, woods, reedbeds and meadows. You’ll have the exciting opportunity to experience conservation work firsthand and develop biodiversity survey and identification skills. Norfolk is a dream location for aspiring ecologists – with vast beaches, rolling sand dunes, ancient woodlands, and hundreds of nature reserves right on your doorstep. It’s the perfect natural classroom to explore, observe and put your learning into action. <br/><br/>This course equips you with the full toolkit for a career in ecology and conservation – from fieldwork techniques to lab analysis, computing, and scientific writing. You’ll learn how to investigate pressing ecological challenges and design innovative solutions to protect our planets future. <br/><br/>At the end of this BSc Ecology and Conservation course, you’ll have the knowledge and research skills needed to prepare you for a career in industry, research or academia. Your wealth of experience in laboratory and fieldwork will make you stand out to potential future employers, as will the connections you make during your time at UEA. <br/><br/><strong>Disclaimer</strong><br/><br/>Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the providers website: <strong>www.uea.ac.uk</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C18P
Institution Code
E14
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
including Biology, Human Biology, Geography or Environmental Science.
Access to HE Diploma
M:45
at Level 3 including 12 credits in Biology, Geography or Environmental Science. Contextual offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and pass in 15 credits at Level 3 including 12 credits in Biology, Geography or Environmental Science at Merit.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
31
with HL 5 in Biology, Geography or Environmental Science.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
DDM in Applied Science (Medical Science/Biomedical Science), Forensic and Criminal Investigation, Countryside Management or Animal Management OR DDM in any subject plus B at A-Level in Biology, Human Biology, Geography or Environmental Science. Contextual Offer: DMM in Applied Science (Medical Science/Biomedical Science), Forensic and Criminal Investigation, Countryside Management or Animal Management OR DMM in any subject plus B at A-Level in Biology, Human Biology, Geography or Environmental Science. 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 Higher
C,C,C
including Biology, Human Biology, Geography or Environmental Science.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
A level
B,B,B
including Biology, Human Biology, Geography or Environmental Science. Contextual Offer: BCC including Biology, 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 Level
Obtain an overall Merit. Accepted subjects: Science.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International | £29,300 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |











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