University of York

MSci (Hons) Ecology and Conservation Biology

University of YorkYork, United Kingdom

Course overview

Discover how you can solve some of the most challenging problems facing our planet.

Key highlights

  • Taught jointly by the Biology and Environment and Geography departments
  • Focuses on solving challenging environmental problems facing the planet

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAA — to include including Biology and a second science; We accept the following subjects as a second science: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology or Statistics
  • Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — 39 credits at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit or higher. Must include Level 3 modules in Biology and a second science. Please contact us for information on the units we accept
  • BTEC: DDD — BTEC National Extended Diploma
  • International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 85% overall including 8.5 in Biology and a second science or mathematics subject
  • International Baccalaureate: 36 — to include including 5 in Higher Level Biology plus either 5 in anoth

Scholarships

  • Architecture Academic Excellence Scholarships

    Funding: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • Choral Scholarship

    £1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000

    Up to £1,000

  • Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship

  • English and Related Literature International Scholarships

    Funding: £1,000.

    Up to £1,000

  • Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)

  • International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship

    Funding: up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).

  • Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship

    One payment of £1000

    Up to £1,000

  • York Minster Choral Scholarships

    Up to £8,000 per annum

Careers this course leads to

  • Ecologist
  • Conservation officer
  • Ecological consultant
  • Environmental consultant
  • Wildlife conservation scientist
  • Research scientist (ecology)

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £32,350

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of York, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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