BSc Hons Ecology and Conservation

The BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation course offered by Anglia Ruskin University provides students with foundational knowledge in ecology and focuses on developing practical skills to carry out the fieldwork and lab procedures relevant to conservation. You'll be guided by enthusiastic academics and professionals who continue to practise in the field.Course Content: The course takes a hands-on approach to studying the industry-relevant skills. Students will conduct experiments in the SuperLab, use field equipment for sampling, analyze data and develop and test hypotheses. Additionally, they will study management of natural resources, the complexities of habitats and biodiversity, and current issues in conservation. The course also allows for overseas field trips and covers topics such as animal biology and climate change.Key Modules: Some of the major modules covered in the course include Broad-Scale Ecology, Conservation Skills, Freshwater and Wetland Ecology, and Research Methods. In the third year of the course, students will undertake a major project that allows them to apply practical methods to a problem in biodiversity conservation.Accreditations: The course is accredited by The Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).Future Careers: Graduates from this course can pursue careers in many areas including environmental education, practical conservation, biodiversity assessment, and consultancy. This course sets a strong foundation for further study at postgraduate level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.