Ecology and Conservation BSc (Hons)

Climate change, an increasing human population, habitat loss, pollution and invasive species are fundamentally changing the planet’s ecosystems. Understanding how plants, animals and their habitats interact is essential. By exploring these relationships, we can study and mitigate the impacts of the challenges facing ecosystems across the globe.

On our BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation degree you’ll study how these changes are impacting biodiversity. You’ll research the ecology of different habitats and species, and consider the most recent advances in conservation.

At Edge Hill, we pride ourselves on providing hands-on learning opportunities to enhance your knowledge, understanding and skills. In the laboratory, you’ll develop practical skills in animal and plant identification and soil analysis. And you’ll also take part in fully-funded fieldwork. From on-site sessions in our extensive grounds to day trips and longer residential field trips to impressive field sites, you’ll develop your surveying and sampling skills, both on campus and further afield.

By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to start a career in protecting wildlife and the environment – and show others what they can do to protect life on Earth.

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Our ecology and conservation degree will show you the challenges facing life on Earth, and how to help ecosystems and biodiversity flourish. This knowledge will help you in any role where an understanding of conservation and ecology is essential.

You can find our graduates working as ecological consultants, conservation project officers and biological analysts. They’re helping organisations like Natural England, the National Trust, Eurofins and Wardell Armstrong LLP.

Other students choose to gain more knowledge by studying a postgraduate course. Popular options include our MSc Conservation Management and our Masters by Research (MRes) on conservation topics.