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Ecology and Conservation Biology

University of York

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    12-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Ecology and Conservation Biology is vital for mitigating and solving some of the most challenging problems facing our planet, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, sustainable food production and the ecological and environmental impact of human activities. At York, you will learn how living creatures interact with one another and their environment, from the fundamentals of evolution to the structure of populations and communities at scales ranging from intracellular symbiosis to global ecosystems, with applications in conservation and environmental biology. Through the interdisciplinary teaching across the Departments of Biology and Environment and Geography you will learn how the earth’s biological systems respond to environmental change. Teaching on specialised modules, field courses and the final year capstone research project aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to generate creative solutions for the challenges facing our planet. Our innovative, evidenced-based teaching is strongly research-led and aligned to the global research challenges. A focus on creative problem solving and skills development will ensure you are well prepared and competitive for postgraduate study, science careers in ecological consultancy and conservation practice and for a wide range of other occupations and professions from management and finance, to journalism and teaching. We offer both BSc and MSci degrees in Ecology and Conservation Biology. Both degrees include field courses, residential and day trips. The BSc and MSci degrees can both be taken with either an additional year in industry, year abroad, or a placement year in an alternative work setting, and are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. The MSci adds an extra year to the BSc programmes and specifically focuses on the skills needed for a career as a research scientist, ecological consultant or conservation practitioner. During this time you will carry out further work with research scientists to learn about specialised techniques and approaches in ecological and conservation research as relates to the environment and ecosystems.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 32,350per year

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University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research quality (Complete University Guide).
The University of York is in the top ten of the Complete University Guide league tables in an impressive 12 subject areas (Complete University Guide 2027).
Home to over 20,000 students from over 140 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through their York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    12th out of 87 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    144 64%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    10th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    55th

    17

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