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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: CD94

Ecology and Wildlife Conservation

University of Reading
Reading, England
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3 yearsDuration
£30,650Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Ecology and Wildlife Conservation at University of Reading is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Learn about the ways in which living things interact with their environment and apply this knowledge to tackling the biggest challenges facing the world today. This course will equip you with the skills you need for a career in ecology or wildlife conservation through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience in the field. You will learn to apply knowledge of ecosystems to environmental issues such as habitat conservation, the biological control of diseases, and the protection of the world's rarest plants and creatures. International tuition fees are £30,650 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a 84% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Principles of Ecology
Evolution and Biodiversity
Plant Ecology and Physiology
Animal Behaviour and Conservation
Ecosystem Dynamics and Functions
Field Skills and Survey Methods
Conservation Management and Policy
Research Project in Ecology
UCAS Code:CD94
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

Grade B in a science subject. Acceptable science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

A science subject at grade 5 at Higher Level. Acceptable science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,650

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£91,950

Home Student Fee

£10,050

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 Reading

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£24,500£27,000
3 years£18,500£22,500£28,000
5 years£23,000£29,000£36,000

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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 18% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
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
100%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
96%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
95%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Reading

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