BSc Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science
About this course
BSc(Hons) Marine Biology, exploring the conservation of wildlife and ecosystems at local, national and global levels. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course offers a sandwich placement year option and an independent research dissertation project completed under academic supervision. Fieldwork takes place in habitats including the Severn Estuary, Somerset Levels and Avon Gorge.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English language section. A-level subjects: Grade C in a Science subject. Relevant subjects: Subjects that meet the Science requirement for this course: Applied Science, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology, Maths. Use of Maths, Physics, Psychology, Science in the Environment, Statistics. BTEC: You will need a minimum of five units in a Science subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in a Science subject. Baccalaureate IB: A minimum Grade 5 in a Higher Level Science subject. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: H3 in a Science. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements. Cambridge Technical: You will need a minimum of five units in a Science subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. T Levels: Science or Healthcare Science. If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a C in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 30%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 65%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Earth
- Field Skills
- Life on Earth
- Wildlife and Society
- Conservation in Practice
- Ecology and Ecosystem Protection
- Environmental and Field Techniques
- Plant Growth and Survival
- The Microbial World
- Wildlife Ecology
- Contemporary Conservation Science
- Research Dissertation Project
- Environmental and Ecological Consultancy
- Environmental Microbiology
- Global Forest Systems
- Marine Ecosystems
- Primate Ecology and Conservation
- Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Science Communication
- Sustainable Food Production
- Expedition to a Biodiversity Hotspot
- Wildlife, Film and Media
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £28,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Ecology and environmental biology.
What do graduates of BSc Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science at UWE Bristol do next?
90% 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 at UWE Bristol?
94% 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 at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BSc Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science at UWE Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.
Does BSc Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science at UWE Bristol?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.