MBio Ecology and Conservation
About this course
MBio in Ecology and Conservation, a biological sciences degree examining organism-environment interactions, biodiversity protection, and habitat management. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Marketing, and Human Behaviour. Students may optionally undertake a placement year or a year abroad. The first year covers foundational principles through Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Ecology, and Practical Field Skills in Ecology. The second year progresses to Conservation Biology, Data Skills for the Environmental Sciences, and Evolution and Biodiversity, alongside optional modules including Animal Behaviour and GIS Applications for Sustainable Landscapes. The third year involves Applied Ecosystem Conservation and Management, Global Change Biology, and Soil Biology, with optional choices such as Behavioural Ecology and Overseas Field Course. The final fourth year centres on advanced independent study through the MBio Research project and MBio Research techniques.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC to BBB to include a Grade B in Biology, Geography, Geology or Environmental Science. IB: 30 points overall to include a Higher Level in Biology, Geography, Geology or Environmental Science.
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What students say
Based on about 13 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: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 75%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
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: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- 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 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 19%
- East Midlands: 27%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 23%
- London: 7%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Animals
- Ecology
- GIS and Remote Sensing
- Plant Structure and Function
- Practical Field Skills in Ecology
- Research Methods for the Life Sciences
- Sustainable Environments & Ecosystems
- Conservation Biology
- Data Skills for the Environmental Sciences
- Evolution and Biodiversity
- Animal Behaviour
- Geographies of Crisis: Human Impacts on the Environment
- GIS Applications for Sustainable Landscapes
- Invertebrate and Vertebrate Zoology
- SLS Study Abroad
- UK Field Course
- Applied Ecosystem Conservation and Management
- Global Change Biology
- Life Sciences Research Project
- Soil Biology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Overseas Field Course
- Palaeobiology
- Political Ecology
- Principles of Entomology
- Rethinking Nature and Society
- MBio Research project
- MBio Research techniques
- Professional and Research Skills in the Life and Environmental Sciences
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MBio Ecology and Conservation at University of Lincoln earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £35,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Ecology and environmental biology.
What do graduates of MBio Ecology and Conservation at University of Lincoln do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MBio Ecology and Conservation at University of Lincoln?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MBio Ecology and Conservation at University of Lincoln?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Does MBio Ecology and Conservation at University of Lincoln include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MBio Ecology and Conservation at University of Lincoln?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.