BSc Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology, part of a wider wildlife, ecology and conservation science programme. Core topics include Fieldwork, Laboratory Techniques, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Research Methods. The course aligns with accreditation criteria from the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and the Royal Society of Biology. A partnership with Colchester Zoo supports field courses in South Africa and the Peruvian Amazon.
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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: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 41%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 35%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 75%
- London: 5%
- South East: 10%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 10%
- Other qualifications: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Scientific Study Skills
- Principles of Biology
- Mathematics and Computing for Science
- Practical Zoology
- Scientific Skills
- Cell Biology and Genetics
- Research Skills for Field Biologists
- Ecology and the Environment
- Diversity of Life
- Animal Behaviour and Zoological Management
- Vertebrate Biology
- Conservation Biology
- Wildlife Surveying
- Habitat Surveying and GIS Mapping
- Plant Biology
- Contemporary Wildlife Conservation
- Advanced Ecological Research Skills
- Science Communication and Wildlife Media
- Marine Biology
- Entomology
- Ornithology
- Herpetology
- Primatology
- International Field Course
- Ecotoxicology
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science (with Foundation Year) at University of Suffolk earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £35,500. The £28,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Ecology and environmental biology.
What do graduates of BSc Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science (with Foundation Year) at University of Suffolk 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 Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science (with Foundation Year) at University of Suffolk?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science (with Foundation Year) at University of Suffolk?
The typical offer is CDD at A level. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Is BSc Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science (with Foundation Year) at University of Suffolk accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
How many students continue on BSc Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science (with Foundation Year) at University of Suffolk?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.