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Universities United Kingdom University of Exeter Courses BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology

BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology
at University of Exeter

Exeter, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 25,000
Country Rank#16
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Gain the knowledge and skills that are essential for working conservationists and ecologists
Learn about the science behind modern conservation and gain the skills essential for a career in ecology, including wildlife identification and data handling
Experience extensive direct fieldwork in the UK and international locations
Field course modules, led by wildlife specialists, are an exciting aspect of the programme

Course Content
Year 1

Compulsory modules
- Genetics
- Ecology and Conservation
- Evolution
- Skills and Careers
Year 2

Compulsory modules
- Biodiversity and Conservation
- Population and Community Ecology
- Analysis of Biological Data
- Biosciences Penryn Virtual Field Course
- Bio Penryn 2nd Year Field Course
Year 3

Compulsory modules
- Preparing to Graduate
- Borneo Field Course
- Literature Review in Evolution and Ecology
- Galapagos Islands Field Course
- Yukon-Alaska Field Course
- Azores Field Course
- Northern Spain Field Course
- Tropical Biodiversity and Conservation: Costa Rica Field Course
- Human-Wildlife Coexistence in India Field Course

Entry Requirement

Qualification	Typical offer
A-Level	AAB - ABB AAA (with Professional Placement/Study Abroad)
IB	34/665 - 32/655 36/666 (with Professional Placement/Study Abroad)
BTEC	DDD - DDM DDD (with Professional Placement/Study Abroad)
GCSE	C or 4 and B or 5
Access to HE	24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade (with Professional Placement/Study Abroad)
Contextual Offer	A-Level: BBB - BBC IB: 30/555 - 28/554 BTEC: DDM - DMM Prof. Placement/Study Abroad: A-Level: ABB IB: 32/655 BTEC: DDM

Fees & Scholarships
UK students: £9,250 per year

International students: £25,000 per year

Year Abroad and Professional Placement

If, as part of your four-year degree programme, you spend a full academic year studying abroad you will pay a reduced fee of 15 per cent of the maximum fee for that year. If you spend a full year on a work placement (in the UK or abroad) you will pay a reduced fee of 20 per cent of the maximum fee for that year.
Career Prospect
Recent graduates are now working as:
- Conservation professionals
- Biological scientists
- Environment professionals
- Laboratory technicians
- Welfare and housing associate professionals
- Web design professionals
- Public relations professionals
- Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
- Archivists and curators
Recent graduates are now working for:
- AECOM
- Cornwall Science Community
- Darwin Ecology
- Ecology Solutions
- Fishtek Consulting
- Harris Lamb Property Consultants
- Natural England
- Society for the Protection of Turtles
- UKSTEM Ltd
- World Wildlife Fund

Cost Of Studying At University of Exeter

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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