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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: CC11

Animal & Conservation Biology

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£21,120Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Edinburgh Napier University, the BSc (Hons) Animal & Conservation Biology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Prepare for a career in wildlife conservation by exploring how animals adapt to their environment and interact with each other. Animal & Conservation Biology introduces the diversity of animals, their form and function. You'll study how animals have evolved and adapted to different environments in terms of their ecology, behaviour and physiology. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Animal Diversity and Evolution
Ecology and Ecosystems
Animal Physiology and Form
Behavioural Ecology
Conservation Biology
Field Survey Methods and Data Analysis
Wildlife Management and Policy
Biodiversity and Environmental Change
UCAS Code:CC11
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

Including Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science

International Baccalaureate

28 points

Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a ^Science at minimum grade 5. ^Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic56————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,120

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£84,480

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 — Edinburgh Napier University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£25,000£28,000
3 years£18,000£22,500£27,000
5 years£22,500£27,500£32,500

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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
35%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
96%
Learning opportunities
97%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
97%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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£1,500scholarship value
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About Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University offers Animal & Conservation Biology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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