BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation

Edge Hill University

Bachelor's degree

In Ormskirk

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Ormskirk

  • Duration

    3 Years

The study of ecology and conservation is vitally important as it addresses significant contemporary questions including climate change, the impact of a growing human population and the threat to biodiversity. As such, this degree has been designed give you a solid grounding in the theories of the subject, knowledge of a range of biodiversity and awareness of recent advances. It will appeal to those with a broad scientific understanding and a keen interest in wildlife and the environment. Introducing you to the essentials of ecology and conservation, allied to knowledge of biodiversity, the programme enables you to undertake a detailed study of environmental problems and conservation, providing you with a strong foundation for your future career.

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Location

Start date

Ormskirk (Lancashire)
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St Helens Road, L39 4QP

Start date

On request

About this course

This degree provides an ideal step towards a successful career in ecology as well as progression into many other areas of graduate employment.

Potential career paths include managing nature reserves, ecological consultancy, environmental protection and museum curatorship. Alternatively, you may wish to train to teach or progress onto postgraduate study.

120 UCAS Tariff points on the new UCAS Tariff, normally to include Biology or a related subject, plus GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Genetics
  • Ecology
  • Conservation
  • Heredity
  • Biomedical
  • Biological
  • Biochemical
  • Biodiversity
  • Human Body Systems
  • Marine Biology
  • Biogeography
  • Invertebrate Ecology
  • Metabolism

Course programme

Year 1

SCI1106 Variation, Evolution and Heredity (20 credits)

SCI1107 Biology in Practice (20 credits)

SCI1108 Cellular Form and Function (20 credits)

SCI1112 Ecology (20 credits)

SCI1113 Biodiversity (20 credits)

SCI1114 Human Body Systems (20 credits)

Language modules in French, Spanish or Mandarin, delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, are available to study as an integral part of this degree. A single Language module can be studied instead of SCI1107 Biology in Practice.

Year 2

SCI2308 Research Methods in Biology (20 credits)

SCI2327 Marine Biology (20 credits)

SCI2333 Biogeography (20 credits)

You will select a total of 60 credits from the following modules:

SCI2317 Invertebrate Ecology (20 credits)

SCI2319 Laboratory Masterclass (20 credits)

SCI2328 Biological Placement (20 credits)

SCI2330 Field Botany (20 credits)

SCI2331 Life on the Edge (20 credits)

SCI2332 Molecular Genetics (20 credits)

SCI2334 Biochemistry and Metabolism (20 credits)

SCI2900 Study Abroad Placement (40 credits)

If you studied a Language module in Year 1, you may wish to study a further Language module in Year 2. This would form an integral part of your degree in place of one of the optional 20 credit modules above.

Year 3

SCI3309 Biodiversity and Conservation (20 credits)

SCI3325 Ecological Interactions (20 credits)

SCI3333 Dissertation – Ecology and Conservation (40 credits)

You will select two of the following modules:

GEO3077 Wetlands (20 credits)

SCI3014 Applications of Genetics (20 credits)

SCI3015 Genomics and Bioinformatics (20 credits)

SCI3311 Ecological Genetics (20 credits)

SCI3314 Current Issues in Biology (20 credits)

SCI3318 Invertebrate Ecology (20 credits)

SCI3322 Laboratory Masterclass (20 credits)

SCI3326 Conservation Issues (20 credits)

SCI3329 Field Botany (20 credits)

If you studied Language modules in Years 1 and 2, you may wish to study a further Language module in Year 3. This would form an integral part of your degree in place of one of the optional modules above.

Optional modules provide an element of choice within the programme curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements.

Additional information

International students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2017/18 are £11,575 per annum.

How will I be assessed?

 Assessment is through a mixture of coursework and examinations tailored to suit the knowledge and skills required for each module. A wide range of coursework is employed which may include practical portfolios, project reports, individual and group presentations. Examinations include seen papers and open book assessments.

Who will be teaching me?

You will be taught by research-active experts in the fields of ecology and conservation who take pride in the quality of their teaching and academic studies. The programme team are up-to-date with current developments in their areas of interest and frequently share this knowledge through directly engaging students in their research. Visiting speakers assist in the delivery of the programme, often providing novel approaches to, or presenting unique aspects of, particular subjects. The Biology department is friendly and approachable and of a size that enables us to know our students personally and be able to respond to their needs.

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