Ecology and Conservation Biology MBiol (Hons)
University of Leeds
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 170 graduates of Ecology and Conservation Biology MBiol (Hons) and other courses in Biosciences at University of Leeds for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biosciences.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Biosciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Biosciences 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 | |
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Median salary | £25500 | £25500 | £30500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £28500 | £21500 - £32500 | £25000 - £38500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Biosciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21866 | £19488 | £23462 |
25-75 percentile range | £18953 - £24799 | £15277 - £24087 | £18263 - £28993 |
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Course Description
As populations grow and human activities threaten the natural world, ecology and conservation biology has never been more important. With this degree, you will discover how we sustain biodiversity and the fundamental importance of the ecological processes involved.
On this course, you’ll gain cutting-edge knowledge and develop your skills and experience in ecology and conservation, from your doorstep to the globe. With exciting field courses in wonderful landscapes, to observations of animals behaving in the lab, you will learn how to measure the distribution and abundance of different species, how organisms interact with each other and their environment, and you will be challenged to think creatively about the application of ecology to conservation problems. Personalise your degree by studying from a wide choice of optional modules including animal behaviour, evolution, climate change science, sustainability and environmental law.
This integrated Masters (MBiol) gives you an additional year of specialist training, to study advanced research topics and undertake your own extended research project. You may also choose to apply for our 3-year BSc and transfer to an MBiol up until the end of your second year, subject to suitable academic performance.
Course highlights:
- One of the broadest ecology degree programmes with optional modules from across the University, which will build your knowledge of ecology and conservation from a wide perspective.
- Gain experience in a wide range of ecological and conservation contexts through specialised modules, field courses and research projects.
- Develop your practical field-based skills by confronting different ecological problems and conservation issues during residential field courses in Spain and Scotland, as well as an optional field course in South Africa.
- Learn about sustainable cities and the value of biodiversity on your own doorstep during the urban ecology field course.
- One year of additional specialist training culminating in an original, cutting-edge extended research project that will equip you with the skills necessary for a research career, and set you apart in the graduate job market.
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 Ecology and Conservation Biology MBiol (Hons) at University of Leeds
19% | Administrative occupations |
17% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
8% | Librarians and Related Professionals |
7% | Teaching Professionals |
7% | Sales occupations |
6% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
4% | Secretarial and related occupations |
3% | Business and public service associate professionals |
2% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Ecology and Environmental Biology
All Ecology and Environmental Biology courses of University of Leeds
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees taught
- no components less than 6.0
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees research
- no components less than 5.5
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- No components less than 5.5
Costs
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, 2025
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)
- year 2
UCAS application code:
C189
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About University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.
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Student composition of University of Leeds
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Leeds by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 26410
- postgraduates:
- 10335
- Total:
- 36745
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Ecology”: 2900 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Ecology and Conservation Msci (Hons) | University of Brighton | 66% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £13842 | 117 | Brighton |
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Environment, Economics and Ecology MEnv | The University of York | - | - | - | £9250 | £28800 | - | York |
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Ecology MBiol (Hons) | The University of York | - | 4% | 2% | £9250 | £28800 | 167 | York |
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Ecology and Conservation Msci (Hons) | University of Sussex | 91% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £25000 | 152 | Brighton |
On campus
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Conservation Biology and Ecology Msci (Hons) | University of Exeter | - | - | - | £9250 | £29700 | - | Exeter |
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Ecology and Conservation MBio | University of Lincoln | 65% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | - | 126 | Lincoln |
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Ecology and Conservation with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 35% | 1% | 4% | - | - | 124 | Newcastle under Lyme |
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Ecology and Conservation Biology MBiol (Hons) | University of Leeds | 89% | 10% | 0% | - | - | 176 | Leeds |
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Full-time
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Ecology and Conservation (Professional Experience) MSc | Lancaster University | - | 0% | 5% | - | - | 171 | Lancaster |
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Ecology and Conservation with Integrated Masters Msci (Hons) | University of Keele | 60% | 1% | 4% | - | - | 124 | Newcastle under Lyme |
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FAQ about Ecology and Conservation Biology MBiol (Hons) University of Leeds
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25500 15 months after graduation, £25500 3 years after graduation and £30500 after graduation.
- Administrative occupations (19%), Web and Multimedia Design Professionals (17%), Librarians and Related Professionals (8%), Teaching Professionals (7%)
- 170 graduates rated the course 89. This means that 89% 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.
- Ecology and Conservation Biology MBiol (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Leeds.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 176 which makes it one of the 7.81% most difficult courses to enter among all Ecology students in the UK.