Ecology and Conservation

University of Brighton
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Biology

A-Level Entry

BBB - BCC

UCAS Points

112 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

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.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB - BCC
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 120 points
    BTEC DMM - MMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Brighton

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Brighton

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
    2112 Biological scientists
    9112 Forestry and related workers

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Brighton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Biology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000

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    University of Brighton

    Brighton

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