School of Biological and Marine Sciences
BSc (Hons) Conservation Biology
Why should we conserve biodiversity? How can we manage and restore habitats? With a hands-on approach, we’ll give you the scientific tools to address these issues, developing your understanding of plant and animal biodiversity in the UK and abroad. Develop your knowledge of key areas such as population ecology, evolutionary processes, behavioural ecology, conservation genetics and habitat management, and prime yourself for a career in ecology, conservation or environmental monitoring.
This course focuses on conservation in terrestrial, marine and freshwater environments. You will have the opportunity to experience two overseas residential field courses or an alternative, giving you first-hand experience of a range of ecosystems. Recent locations include southern Spain, Mexico and Costa Rica. You can participate in an optional work placement year, giving you the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a real world context.
NSS results
We’re very proud of our National Student Survey (NSS) 2020 return. 100% of the student respondents said our staff are good at explaining things, 100% said that the course intellectually stimulating and 97% also expressed overall satisfaction with the course.*