Ecology and Conservation (Hons) University of St Andrews

Overview

The BSc in Ecology and Conservation (Hons)  at University of St Andrews is a four-year course run by the School of Biology. The programme begins with a broad foundation across the range of Biology, and then progresses to ecology and evolution with options across a range of relevant topics. It incorporates substantial practical and field training, and development of quantitative skills.

Alongside Biology, in the first year of your studies you will be required to study an additional two subjects. In the second year, you will usually carry on at least one of these subjects, sometimes two. Find out more about more about how academic years are organised.

In third year, there is a shift from core, broad-themed modules to more specialised modules that allow students to prepare for their Honours degree. In fourth year students continue specific research in their chosen area through student-led, inquiry-based learning.

Careers

Biology graduates are in high demand and are keenly sought after by institutions including the government, universities, research centres and major companies.

Biology graduates have gone on to find success in a wide variety of careers including:

• professional biologists in biological research, conservation, higher education, and the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries

• researchers and advisers in government

• journalists

• advisers, researchers and managers in the National Health Service

• teachers

• forensic scientists

• management consultants

• marketing and advertising experts.