Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science BSc (Hons)
Bristol, University of the West of England
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Frenchay Campus

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Start date

15-SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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Frenchay Campus

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Full time

Start date

15-SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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

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Frenchay Campus

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15-SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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BSc(Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science explores wildlife conservation issues at local, national and global levels. Created in partnership with Bristol Zoo Gardens, it gives you unique access to the zoos facilities and expertise.Mixing theory with practice, you’ll delve into the relationship between wildlife and society, and consider the impact of human activities on the living world. Deepen your knowledge of conservation by carrying out work in natural habitats close to Bristol, ...Read more

BSc(Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science explores wildlife conservation issues at local, national and global levels. Created in partnership with Bristol Zoo Gardens, it gives you unique access to the zoo's facilities and expertise.Mixing theory with practice, you’ll delve into the relationship between wildlife and society, and consider the impact of human activities on the living world. Deepen your knowledge of conservation by carrying out work in natural habitats close to Bristol, including the Severn Estuary, the Cotswolds woodlands and grasslands, the Somerset Levels and Avon Gorge. Tap into our many links with local conservation organisations, and go on placements, volunteering, field-based work and residential trips in the UK and overseas. Choose our sandwich course option to spend your third year on a work placement in this country, Europe or further afield, applying your knowledge to topical conservation issues.Explore the steps that can be taken to alleviate biodiversity decline, and get the strong foundation you need for a career in conservation.You’ll be well prepared to go into a wide range of jobs. You could work in national and international wildlife conservation, conservation consultancy, media and wildlife film-making, wildlife and enterprise, or wildlife conservation research. As a science graduate, your skills will be highly valued, and you could also go into a range of non-science graduate positions.

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
81/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
50th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Ecology and Environmental Biology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 88 = 12% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
12%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Ecology and Environmental Biology graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Ecology and Environmental Biology graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Georgina
14 Dec 23

Worse times were through covid, during my foundation year. It was very isolating to not be able to come to campus. However in recent times I loved Frenchay campus and the relaxed..Read more

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Kay
24 Feb 23

After visiting a number of universities, the University of the West of England (UWE) was definitely the best institution for my full-time undergraduate degree in conservation..Read more

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A level

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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T Level:

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Grade C or above in a Science subject. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.

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15 Level 3 credits at Merit in a Science subject.

Grade 5 in a Higher Level Science subject.

H2 in a Science subject.

Five units in a Science subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us.

Science or Healthcare Science. If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a D in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.

Popular A-level subjects

Ecology and Environmental Biology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
80%
Chemistry
38%
Geography
29%
Mathematics
26%
Psychology
22%
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Georgina
14 Dec 23
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science BSc (Hons)
Worse times were through covid, during my foundation year. It was very isolating to not be able to come to campus. However in recent times I loved Frenchay campus and the relaxed...
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Kay
24 Feb 23
Applied Wildlife Conservation MSc/PGDip/PGCert
After visiting a number of universities, the University of the West of England (UWE) was definitely the best institution for my full-time undergraduate degree in conservation...
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