MSci Ecology and Conservation at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Our Ecology and Conservation MSci includes an extra year of in-depth study at masters level so you can develop advanced research skills and specialise in the areas you are most interested in. You’ll work with researchers who are part of our Centre for Earth Observation Science and explore key areas within ecology, conservation biology, natural resources management and community health. You’ll develop practical career-focused skills through laboratory and fieldwork in our rich local environment and overseas.

Faculty: School of Applied Sciences | Department: Geography, Earth and Environment | Duration: full-time: 4 years; with placement year: 5 years | Study mode: full-time (integrated master) (optional placement year) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will explore the foundations of ecology, covering skills for bioscientists, genetics and molecular biology, ecology and conservation, terrestrial ecosystems and diversity of life. This module introduces the principles of marine and freshwater biology by examining the evolution and diversity of aquatic flora and fauna. You will focus on physical and chemical aspects of aquatic ecosystems, their impact on the populations of organisms that live in these ecosystems and how organisms adapt to their environments. Modules include Fundamentals of Marine and Freshwater Biology, Essential Skills for Bioscientists, Fundamentals in Genetics and Evolution, Introduction to Microorganisms and Plants, Introduction to Ecology and Conservation, Terrestrial Ecosystems, GIS and Remote Sensing Principles and Practice, Marine and Freshwater Ecology, Research Skills and Professional Development, Population Biology for Conservation.

Career pathways

An Ecology and Conservation MSci prepares you for advanced careers in biodiversity protection, ecosystem management and environmental research, as well as progression to PhD study. Discover career paths linked to this subject area, the skills you’ll develop, and examples of graduate destinations on our geography, ecology and environment careers and employability page.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels AAB–BBC. Must include biology at grade B and a second science such as geography or environmental science. BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. Must be in a science-based subject. International Baccalaureate 28 points, with three subjects at Higher level. Higher level subjects to include biology at grade 5. UCAS tariff 112–136 points. Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. Science or related subject. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above. T-level Merit in the Science; Agriculture, Land Management and Production; or Animal Care and Management T-level. Other T-levels are not accepted. You will need a science (biology, environmental sciences, geography) A-level as well. Foundation degree May enable you to start the course in year 2. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,108 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: full-time: 4 years; with placement year: 5 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/register

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