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Ecology and Conservation Biology MBiol (Hons)
Course Overview - Ecology and Conservation Biology MBiol (Hons)
As populations grow and human activities threaten the natural world, ecology and conservation biology has never been more important. With this degree, you will 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 animals behaving in the lab, you will learn how to measure the distribution and abundance ...
As populations grow and human activities threaten the natural world, ecology and conservation biology has never been more important. With this degree, you will discover how we sustain biodiversity and the fundamental importance of the ecological processes involved.<br/><br/>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 animals behaving in the lab, you will learn how to measure the distribution and abundance of different species, how organisms interact with each other and their environment, and you will 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.<br/><br/>This integrated Masters (MBiol) gives you an additional year of specialist training, to study advanced research topics and undertake your own extended research project. You may also choose to apply for our 3-year BSc and transfer to an MBiol up until the end of your second year, subject to suitable academic performance.<br/><br/>**Course highlights:**<br/>- 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.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain experience in a wide range of ecological and conservation contexts through specialised modules, field courses and research projects.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop your practical field-based skills by confronting different ecological problems and conservation issues during residential field courses in Spain and Scotland, as well as an optional field course in South Africa.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn about sustainable cities and the value of biodiversity on your own doorstep during the urban ecology field course.<br/><br/><br/>- One year of additional specialist training culminating in an original, cutting-edge extended research project that will equip you with the skills necessary for a research career, and set you apart in the graduate job market.<br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
24/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
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Codes/info
Course Code
C189
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaNot Accepted International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme35 35 (with 18 at higher level) including 6 in higher level biology and preferably another science or science-related subject at higher level. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Not Accepted Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Including Biology and preferably another science or science-related subject at higher level. Scottish Advanced HigherAdvanced Higher: 5 x Highers AABBB, with AA in 2 Advanced Highers including biology and preferably another science or science-related subject. General studies and critical thinking excluded. We accept the following: - Science subjects include: biology, human biology, chemistry, maths and physics. - Science-related subjects include: computing, environmental science, geography, geology, P.E, psychology, science in society, statistics, food science and use of maths. Scottish Higher: Scottish Highers not accepted on their own. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,D3 Including Biology and preferably another science or science-related subject. If Biology is the only science subject then a D3 grade will be required. Global Perspectives excluded. When an applicant is taking the Global Perspectives this can be considered alongside Pre-U subjects and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. This would be D3/M1/M1 and grade D3 in Global Perspectives (BSc applicants) or D3/D3/M1 and grade D3 in Global Perspectives (MBiol applicants). Extended ProjectApplicants offering an EPQ or IPQ qualification will receive a standard offer, as shown above, plus an alternative offer. The alternative offer would be AAB plus grade A in EPQ / IPQ. Subject-specific requirements are still valid. A levelA,A,A Including biology and preferably another science or science-related subject. If biology is the only science subject then an A grade is required. Critical thinking and general studies excluded. We accept the following: Science subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics. Science-related subjects: computing, environmental science, food science, geography, geology, PE, psychology, science in society, statistics, use of mathematics. Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement. When an applicant is taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) or the Cambridge International Project Qualification (Cambridge IPQ) this can be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A-levels, this would be ABB at A-level and grade A in the EPQ (BSc applicants) or AAB and grade A in the EPQ (MBiol applicants). T LevelNot Accepted Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)Not Accepted |
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