Overview

At University of East Anglia , you’ll benefit from instruction by world-leading experts from our schools of biological and environmental sciences. Our unique approach to ecology and conservation will see you learning in the classroom, in the lab, and in the field from your first year through to your capstone research project.

At the end of this BSc Ecology and Conservation (Hons) course, you’ll have the knowledge and research skills needed to prepare you for a career in industry, research or academia. Your wealth of experience in laboratory and fieldwork will make you stand out to potential future employers, as will the connections you make during your time at UEA.

After the Course

You’ll graduate as a skilled ecologist ready to take advantage of East Anglia’s wealth of varied habitats, or range further afield. Either way, you’ll be able to use what you have learned at UEA to make a real difference.

You could go on to a career in many different areas – from ecological research, agriculture and horticulture to environmental management, consultancy and conservation. You might also consider education or science communication and engagement. Many of our students progress to postgraduate study.

Careers

Examples of careers that you could enter include:

Ecological research
Agriculture and horticulture
Environmental management and conservation
Science communication and engagement
Education
Advanced research courses

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evolution, Behaviour and Ecology
Issues and Approaches in Ecology
Global Environmental Challenges
Skills for Biologists
Biodiversity
Population Ecology and Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

More details

You may be able to apply through UCAS Extra - available between 26 February and 4 July.

Language

English

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norwich, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Ecology View 108 other Bachelors in Biodiversity & Conservation in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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60

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A LEVELS

BBB or ABC including Biology or Human Biology or BBC including grade B with an A in the Extended Project.

BTEC

DDM in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science) or Animal Management with Science or Countryside Management.

SCOTTISH HIGHERS

AABBB including grade A in Biology, Human Biology, Geography or Environmental Science

SCOTTISH HIGHERS ADVANCED

CCC

IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE

2 subjects at H2, 4 subjects at H3 including Biology, Human Biology, Geography or Environmental Science

ACCESS COURSE

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 45 credits at Level 3 including 12 Level 3 credits in Biology, Geography or Environmental Science

EUROPEAN BACCALAUREATE

70% overall including 70% in Biology, Human Biology, Geography or Environmental Science

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

31 including HL 5 in Biology, Geography or Environmental Science

GCSE OFFER

English Language grade 4/C and GCSE Mathematics grade 4/C

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29300 GBP / year

≈ 29300 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Norwich

United Kingdom

609 - 1044 GBP / month

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Funding

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