BSc Conservation With Forestry
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Conservation with Forestry, an undergraduate degree focused on the scientific study of forest ecosystems, woodland management, and biological conservation. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Environmental Analysis, Communication & Writing, and Human Behaviour. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters, the course includes practical learning opportunities utilising university woodlands and research facilities, alongside an optional placement year and year abroad. The first year establishes fundamentals through modules such as Forestry in the Twenty First Century, Ecosystem Function and Services, Environmental Management and Conservation, and Trees, Forests and Global Change. In the second year, students build core knowledge with Principles of Conservation and Forest Health, while choosing from optional modules including Silviculture and Inventory, Plant Diversity and Conservation, and Geospatial Data Skills. The final year centers on advanced study through Forest Ecology, Forest Ecosystems and Services, and an Independent Dissertation Research project. Students can further tailor their studies in the final year by selecting optional modules such as Agroforestry, Urban Forestry, and Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 88 - 120 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: Including grade C in a science subject at A2 level (e.g. Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Economics, Statistics, Psychology). Key Skills and General Studies not accepted. International Baccalaureate Diploma (including H5 in a science subject) Access: Science/Environmental-based Access course pass required BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMM-DDM in a relevant subject (e.g. Countryside Management, Applied Science, Forestry & Arboriculture, or Animal Management) City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): MMM-DDM in a relevant subject (e.g. Countryside Management, Forestry & Arboriculture, Land & Wildlife Management) Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Laboratory Skills**: MMM-DDM T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
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What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Skilled trades occupations: 40%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 35%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 23%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 6%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 22%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF).
Modules
- Forestry in the Twenty First Century
- Ecosystem Function and Services
- Environmental Management and Conservation
- Trees, Forests and Global Change
- Practical and Field Skills for Forestry and Woodland Management
- Year 1 Tutorials
- Tutorials Year 1
- Principles of Conservation
- Forest Health
- Becoming a Researcher
- Field Course: Environmental Conflicts
- Second Year UK Forestry Study Tour
- Second Year UK Forestry Study
- Geospatial Data Skills
- Tropical Conservation Field Course
- Silviculture and Inventory
- Catchment Processes
- Plant Diversity and Conservation
- Forest Ecology
- Forest Ecosystems and Services
- Independent Dissertation Research
- Environmental Policy
- Field Course: Tenerife
- Agroforestry
- Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing
- Human Aspects of Conservation
- Advances in Conservation
- Urban Forestry
- Science Communication Skills
- Sgiliau Cyfathrebu Gwyddoniaeth
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Conservation With Forestry at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £34,500. The £28,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Forestry and arboriculture.
What do graduates of BSc Conservation With Forestry at Bangor University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Conservation With Forestry at Bangor University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Conservation With Forestry at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BSc Conservation With Forestry at Bangor University accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF).
Does BSc Conservation With Forestry at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Conservation With Forestry at Bangor University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.