BSc (Hons) Animal & Conservation Biology at Edinburgh Napier University

Programme overview

Animal & Conservation Biology introduces the diversity of animals, their form and function. You'll study how animals have evolved and adapted to different environments in terms of their ecology, behaviour and physiology. You'll learn how this knowledge can be put to use to guide conservation and understand the impacts of pollution and climate change on animals.

Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time; also available part-time | Intake: September | Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry. Scottish Higher: standard BBBB including Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. minimum offer BBCC including Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. A Level: BCC including Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science. BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3: Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level: Minimum grades DM (Distinction, Merit) in a related subject. A Level grade C. Irish Leaving Certificate: Grades H2/H2/H3/H3 including a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics). International Baccalaureate Diploma: Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics) at minimum grade 5. European Baccalaureate 70% with Grade 7 in three subjects including Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. T Level: Grade M T Level must be completed in a Science subject or A Level Science may be required. UCAS code: CC11.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scotland fee Source

International applicants: GBP 21,120 a year (2026/27). Overseas and EU fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate/how-to-apply/application-advice-and-support

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