Ecology and Conservation Biology

About this programme

Discover how you can solve some of the most challenging problems facing our planet. There's plenty of opportunities to explore our campus and meet us. Sign up for email alerts to be the first to know of any upcoming events. Explore the relationships between organisms and their environments alongside world-leading experts. Choose from diverse module options across conservation, practical field ecology, environmental management, population biology, and ecosystem dynamics to tackle pressing global issues like climate change and biodiversity loss. As your interests develop, you can shape your learning and specialise in the areas that matter most to you. Master the methods of a working scientist through training customised to your degree. In Years 1 and 2, bespoke Becoming a Bioscientist modules embed core scientific skills in experimental design, research, communication, and project management into every semester. Hands-on practicals will give you the confidence to undertake your guided, independent research project in Year 3. Develop high-value skills that open doors across multiple sectors. B eyond core biology, you’ll master project management, data analysis, critical problem-solving, and communicate science to diverse audiences. Through collaborations with student societies, local partners, and academic staff, you can apply your learning directly to impactful initiatives in business, education, and sustainability. Study in modern facilities within a vibrant, supportive community. You'll learn in custom-built teaching laboratories, a dedicated computing suite, collabora