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BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University

Lancaster University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Ecologists work to protect natural environments and habitats. Their research is essential to understanding the relationship between plants and animals, how different ecosystems are structured, and how human activities impact the places they call home. From this, they develop conservation strategies that tackle the most pressing global, environmental challenges.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology  |  Department: Lancaster Environment Centre  |  Duration: Full time 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (includes a year studying abroad)  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Biodiversity and Global Change, Ecology, Ecology Field and Data Skills, Evolutionary Biology, Foundation Skills for LEC. Year 2 core modules: Biological Research Design and Delivery, Ecology and Conservation, Ecology Field Skills, Evolution. Year 3 core modules: Study Abroad. Year 4 core modules: Dissertation.

Career pathways

Our planet is the only home we have, so understanding how best to care for it is of the utmost importance. A degree in ecology and conservation can help you to sustain biodiversity, maintain clean air and water, and secure our future – and lead to careers where you play an integral part in that future.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB. This should include two science subjects at grades AB from: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Access to HE Diploma: Considered on a case-by-case basis. Our typical entry requirement would be 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit, but you would need to have covered appropriate subject content. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM to include sufficient science. We require Distinctions in the majority of relevant science units. Not all science-based BTECs will include sufficient relevant science units. Please contact the Admissions Team for further advice. BTEC in combination with A levels: Our typical entry requirement would be A level grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BB plus BTEC at D, but you would also need to meet the subject requirements. International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including two HL science subjects at grade 6. T levels: Not accepted. GCSE requirements: Mathematics grade 4/C, English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 31,700 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 4 years

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