Course Overview

Conservation biology is concerned with protecting and managing nature and the Earth’s biodiversity. It involves evaluating human and other factors that affect all living organisms to protect and conserve species, their habitats and ecosystems. It is an interdisciplinary subject that draws on natural sciences to devise satisfactory processes and approaches to sustain and protect plant and animal biodiversity in the UK and abroad.

This course mainly focuses on conservation in terrestrial environments. It develops knowledge of critical areas such as the principles and practices of ecology, habitat management, nature conservation, and the functioning of natural systems, particularly about different points of view, including scientific, ethical, and philosophical perspectives. Opportunities are provided to apply knowledge and understanding of conservation biology during field courses within the UK and abroad, giving the first-hand experience of various ecosystems.

A Placement Year option is available for this course. Undertaking a placement year as part of your degree program offers you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience alongside your studies.

General Eligibility

A-Levels BBC

UCAS Tariff Points 112 UCAS Tariff points must come from a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent). Additional points can be made up from a range of alternative qualifications.

BTEC DMM

Access to HE 112 Tariff Points

IB 28

Irish Leaving Certificate 112 Tariff Points from Higher Level qualifications only.

Welsh Baccalaureate This qualification can only be accepted in conjunction with other relevant qualifications.

Subject Requirements No specific subject requirements

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS

  6.0 overall (with reading and writing at 6.0) and no individual score lower than 5.5. We also accept a wide range of International Qualifications.