Ecology and Conservation

Working in ecology and conservation involves protecting nature to ensure healthy ecosystems, preserve biodiversity and helps support a healthier planet for everyone.

Our Ecology and Conservation BSc(Hons) degree explores diverse ecosystems, from microbes to habitats with a marine and freshwater theme running through all years, backed up by GIS and remote-sensing skillset.

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.

Our Ecology and Conservation MSci a course offers an extra year of integrated study at masters level.

Top reasons to choose this course
- 98% of our students are positive about the teaching on this course in the National Students’ Survey NSS 2024.

- Professional accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology.

- Fieldwork opportunities in places such as South Africa and Shropshire, and in the rich local environment.

- 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).

- Specialist facilities such as our aquatic suite, GIS lab, and ecology, microbiology, molecular biology and tissue culture labs.

- Get involved in our research in areas such as micropollutants, invasive species and aquatic environments, and reintroducing species.

- Guest lecturers and optional placement year.