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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 45MN

Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science

Bristol, UWE
Bristol, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,250Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
80%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Bristol, UWE, the BSc (Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Bristol, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Study wildlife from a scientific perspective on this specially-developed degree, created in partnership with Bristol Zoo Project. Why study wildlife ecology and conservation? Conserving biodiversity and avoiding the mass extinction of species are huge global challenges. We need ecologists who can use their skills and scientific knowledge to help tackle these issues, and explore new and novel approaches to conserving wildlife. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Biodiversity and Evolution
Ecology of Populations and Communities
Conservation Biology and Practice
Habitat Management and Restoration
Wildlife Research Methods and Statistics
Human Dimensions of Conservation
Applied Field Ecology
Dissertation in Wildlife Conservation Science
UCAS Code:45MN
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,250

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£69,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bristol, UWE

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£25,000£28,000
3 years£15,500£19,000£22,500
5 years£21,000£24,500£28,500

UK subject average: £24,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 22% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
20%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
80%
Learning opportunities
74%
Assessment and feedback
58%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
70%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
70%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bristol, UWE

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