BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation is a hands-on degree covering biodiversity, habitat restoration, ecology, evolution, genetics and conservation, with fieldwork in the UK and abroad. The degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

Department: School of Biological and Marine Sciences | Duration: 3 years, full-time (optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers ecology and the diversity of life, conservation science, nature conservation, spatial ecology and GIS and field skills, with field courses in Spain or the UK. Year 2 covers conservation biology, animal behaviour, ecology and a tropical biodiversity field course; the final year includes a project, biodiversity conservation science, policy and practice, and options such as global change biology and behavioural ecology.

Career pathways

Graduates work in areas such as ecology, conservation and environmental monitoring, environmental law, journalism and media, ecotourism and environmental education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 104 UCAS points. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. GCSE: English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or equivalent usually expected. A level: 104 points including grade C in Biology and preferably a second relevant subject (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or Studies, Applied Science, Marine Science); General Studies accepted. BTEC National Diploma/Extended Diploma: DDM in a relevant science subject. Access: science-based diploma with 33 credits in science units at Merit, including at least 12 credits in biology units and 21 in a second science. T level: Merit in Science. International Baccalaureate: 26 points overall including at least one relevant subject at grade 5; English and Maths can be considered within. Some applicants are interviewed at the Admissions Tutor's discretion.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

Duration: 3 years

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