BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation (Placement Year)

The BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation with Placement Year at Lancaster University is a diverse and intensive course that equips students with the knowledge and skills to address vital ecological and conservation-related issues. This four-year program comprises a one-year professional placement that offers hands-on experience in a relevant organization.Course Content: The course content is structured in a manner that allows students to pursue their specific interests within ecology and conservation. They will learn how to apply scientific methodologies to investigate ecological systems and can specialize in areas such as animal behavior, plant biology, marine biology, or tropical ecology. The industrial placement year, typically completed in the third year, is an integral part of the program which provides practical industry experience.Key Modules: The program includes key modules such as Skills for Biologists, Biodiversity, Forest Ecology, Invertebrate Ecology, and Conservation Biology. During the placement year, students are supported by a dedicated module that assists them in maximizing their learning and future employability.Accreditations: Lancaster University's Ecology and Conservation Placement Year BSc (Hons) course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.Future Careers: The course equips students for future careers in a range of sectors including environmental consultancy, wildlife conservation, and research institutions. It also prepares students wishing to proceed into postgraduate studies in related fields. Lancaster’s biology graduates have a strong employment track record, with many moving into ecologically-related careers.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.