BSc (Hons) Ecology & Wildlife Conservation at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Build a strong foundation in ecology and learn how science drives real conservation efforts.

Department: Life, Environmental & Forensic Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time or 4 years full-time with placement. Foundation year: 4 or 5 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core units: Diversity of Life, Ecology, Exploring Nature from Cell to Landscape, Scientific Research Skills, Residential Field Trip, Wildlife Protection. Year 2: Advanced Scientific Research Skills, Ecosystems, Evolutionary Biology, with options such as Wildlife Survey Skills and an International Field Trip.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for conservation biology and environmental management organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit). Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points including 1 A-level or equivalent. IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 19,685 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time or 4 years full-time with placement. Foundation year: 4 or 5 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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