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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C152

Conservation Biology and Ecology with Professional Placement

University of Exeter
Cornwall, England
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4 yearsDuration
£31,200Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Exeter, the BSc (Hons) Conservation Biology and Ecology with Professional Placement provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Cornwall, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. - Gain the knowledge and skills that are essential for working conservationists and ecologists - Learn about the science behind modern conservation and gain the skills essential for a career in ecology, including wildlife identification and data handling - Experience extensive direct fieldwork in the UK and international locations - Field course modules, led by wildlife specialists, are an exciting aspect of the programme To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page. International tuition fees are £31,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Ecology and Evolution Fundamentals
Wildlife Identification and Survey Methods
Conservation Biology Principles
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Field Ecology and Data Analysis
Conservation Management and Policy
Applied Ecology Research Project
Professional Placement in Conservation
UCAS Code:C152
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

Excluding General Studies. Grade B in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

Applicants will be considered with IB 32 OR 655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants are required to have HL Grade 5 in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths (Analysis and Approaches OR Applications and Interpretations)/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,200

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£124,800

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 — University of Exeter

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£25,000£28,000
3 years£17,500£19,500£23,500
5 years£21,500£25,500£29,000

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▼ 20% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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: CAH03-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
45%Studying
10%Work & Study
70%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
83%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
71%
Academic support
80%
Organisation and management
74%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
70%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Exeter

University of Exeter offers Conservation Biology and Ecology with Professional Placement as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#136QS World
#22UK Ranking
33,105+Students
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