BSc Ecology and Conservation with a Year Abroad
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology, combining marine ecology with conservation science. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Environmental Analysis. The programme culminates in an independent research project conducted under academic supervision. A tropical conservation field course offers hands-on training in rainforest ecology and biodiversity assessment.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB including one of Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Psychology, Geology, Physics, Maths or any Joint Science at grade B or above. IB: 120 Tariff points from your IB Diploma, Typically H5, H6, H6 or equivalent
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Animal care and control services: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 17%
- London: 33%
- South East: 35%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Diversity of Life
- Biodiversity and Conservation
- The Anthropocene
- Principles in Ecology and Biogeography
- Environmental Sustainability
- Ecological Survey Methods
- Applied Ecology and Conservation
- Key Issues in Conservation Science
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Practical Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Animal Form and Function
- Environmental Policy and Practice
- Environment and Development
- Plant Biology
- Methods and Field Work in Social Science
- Research Project
- Contemporary Issues in Conservation and Geography
- Tropical Conservation Science Field Course
- Climate Change and Conservation
- Saving Endangered Species
- Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation Genetics
- Human Wildlife Conflict
- Sustainable Agriculture
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Ecology and Conservation with a Year Abroad at University of Kent earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £40,500. The £34,000 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Ecology and environmental biology.
What do graduates of BSc Ecology and Conservation with a Year Abroad at University of Kent do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Ecology and Conservation with a Year Abroad at University of Kent?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Ecology and Conservation with a Year Abroad at University of Kent?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Does BSc Ecology and Conservation with a Year Abroad at University of Kent include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Ecology and Conservation with a Year Abroad at University of Kent?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.