Overview
If you are weighing up Conservation Biology BSc, the useful thing to know early is how much the entry terms vary between departments teaching it. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Conservation Biology combines field work with laboratory analysis and policy modules. We currently work with 8 universities on this course across 8 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £17.000 to £23.500 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
The fastest way to narrow this down is to send us your grades and English score. We will come back with a shortlist rather than a brochure.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
Posts are scarce and competitive, and volunteering and survey experience count for a great deal because so much of the work is field based. Many graduates start seasonally and build toward a permanent post over two or three years.
Roles graduates go into
- Conservation officer
- Ecological surveyor
- Reserve or site manager
- Biodiversity officer
- Research assistant
- Environmental education officer
Where they work
- Wildlife trusts and the RSPB
- Natural England and its equivalents
- Ecological consultancies
- Zoos and conservation charities
- Universities and research institutes
After the course
CIEEM membership and protected species licences are what turn a graduate into someone who can be sent out on a survey unsupervised.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£17,000 - £23,500
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