Conservation Biology and Ecology BSc (Hons)
University of Exeter
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Conservation Biology and Ecology BSc (Hons) at University of Exeter for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Ecology and Environmental Biology.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Ecology and Environmental Biology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Ecology and Environmental Biology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21000 | £21500 | £24000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £15500 - £26000 | £17500 - £25000 | £19500 - £29500 |
All Ecology and Environmental Biology courses of University of Exeter
Salary of all UK Graduates of Ecology and Environmental Biology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21866 | £19488 | £23462 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18953 - £24799 | £15277 - £24087 | £18263 - £28993 |
All Ecology and Environmental Biology Courses in the UK
Course Description
- Gain the knowledge and skills that are essential for working conservationists and ecologists
- Learn about the science behind modern conservation and gain the skills essential for a career in ecology, including wildlife identification and data handling
- Experience extensive direct fieldwork in the UK and international locations
- Field course modules, led by wildlife specialists, are an exciting aspect of the programme
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Conservation Biology and Ecology BSc (Hons) at University of Exeter
| 20% | Finance Professionals |
| 20% | Administrative occupations |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Conservation Biology and Ecology BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £29700 | year 1 |
| International | £29700 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2026
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
C190
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About University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is a government funded research university based in Exeter, Devon, in the South-West region of England. The university has two campuses in Exeter, which are known as Streatham and St Luke’s, while another two are situated in the coastal town of Cornwall, known as Truro and Penryn. Something for prospective students to be aware of is that the University Exeter works in collaboration with Falmouth University under the Combined Universities in Cornwall initiative.
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Student composition of University of Exeter
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Exeter by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22975
- postgraduates:
- 6895
- Total:
- 29870
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Ecology”: 1970 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Conservation Biology and Ecology BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | 75% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £29700 | - | Exeter |
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FAQ about Conservation Biology and Ecology BSc (Hons) University of Exeter
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £21000 15 months after graduation, £21500 3 years after graduation and £24000 after graduation.
- Finance Professionals (20%), Administrative occupations (20%), Elementary occupations (15%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (15%)
- 25 graduates rated the course 75. This means that 75% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Conservation Biology and Ecology BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Exeter.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 150 which is higher than 76.56% of all Ecology courses in the UK.