University of Leeds
Ecology and Conservation Biology MBiol (Hons)
University of Leeds

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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.

Overall student satisfaction
89 /100
170 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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
Median salary £25500 £25500 £30500
25-75 percentile range £21000 - £28500 £21500 - £32500 £25000 - £38500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Biosciences

  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

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees taught
    • no components less than 6.0
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees research
    • no components less than 5.5
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • No components less than 5.5
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Ecology and Conservation Biology, MBiol (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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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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.