BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation

The University of Stirling offers an undergraduate course in Ecology and Conservation. This course provides students with a deep understanding of the complexity of our natural world, as well as the critical challenges that it faces. Students have the opportunity to study a wide range of organisms, from micro-organisms to large animals, and explore how they interact with their environment.Course Content: The Ecology and Conservation course covers a wide range of topics, including biodiversity and conservation, animal behaviour, animal physiology and population, and community ecology. The course also provides a foundation in chemistry, cellular biology and statistics. In the final year, students will undertake a research project on a topic of their choice.Key Modules: Key modules in this course include Biology of Cells, Genes and Evolution, Biodiversity and Conservation, Animal physiology and Population, and Community Ecology. Students also have the option to choose other modules that fit their career aspirations and interests.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can go into a wide range of careers, including environmental management and conservation, research, government agencies, non-governmental organisations, and the wildlife sector. Graduates could also pursue further study at the postgraduate level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.