Ecology and Conservation with Integrated Foundation Year

University of Brighton
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Biology

A-Level Entry

DDD

UCAS Points

72 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Our Ecology and Conservation BSc(Hons) with Integrated Foundation Year course offers an extra year to prepare you for study at degree-level.

Choosing the integrated foundation year ensures that you’ll have the skills, knowledge and confidence to make the most of your degree.

On successful completion of the foundation year, you can progress directly to professionally accredited Ecology and Conservation BSc(Hons) degree and develop practical career-focused skills through laboratory and fieldwork in our rich local environment and overseas.

Top reasons to choose this course

  • Foundation year that opens up opportunities if you don’t hold the required qualifications, are changing career or returning to study.

  • Progress to a degree accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

  • Fieldwork opportunities in places such as South Africa, Shropshire, and in our 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 DDD
    UCAS Tariff Points 72 points
    BTEC MMP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Brighton

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 5 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
    4 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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