Ecology and Wildlife Conservation with Foundation BSc (Hons)
University of Reading
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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With BSc Ecology and Wildlife Conservation with Foundation you will learn about the ways in which living things interact with their environment and apply this knowledge to tackling the biggest challenges facing the world today.BSc Ecology and Wildlife Conservation with Foundation is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the three-year course.This course will equip you with the skills you need for a career in ecology or wildlife conservation ...Read more

With BSc Ecology and Wildlife Conservation with Foundation you will learn about the ways in which living things interact with their environment and apply this knowledge to tackling the biggest challenges facing the world today.BSc Ecology and Wildlife Conservation with Foundation is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the three-year course.This course will equip you with the skills you need for a career in ecology or wildlife conservation through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience in the field. You will learn to apply knowledge of ecosystems to environmental issues such as habitat conservation, the biological control of diseases, and the protection of the world's rarest plants and creatures.


For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/ecology-ug/bsc-ecology-and-wildlife-conservation-with-foundation.
WUSCA ranking:
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53/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
29th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
35th
Ecology and Environmental Biology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
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Ecology and Environmental Biology graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Ecology and Environmental Biology graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Becky
25 Feb 24

It's a great place to study because there is lots of support with the degree and future prospects in all aspects, from getting relevant experience and finding paid opportunities..Read more

E
Ella
22 Feb 24

Overall the university is adequate. It has excellent facilities and location, but there is some downsides. I know the university is trying to improve on the courses as Some of..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC - BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBCC - ABBBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:18,M:27,P:0 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

B Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 - 30 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

CCC with an acceptable science.OrBBB without an acceptable science.Acceptable science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.

BBBCC with an acceptable science.OrABBBB without an acceptable science.Acceptable science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.

Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.  Eligible applicants would receive two offers,  our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects

30 points without an accepted higher level science.Or24 points with an accepted higher level science.Acceptable science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.

Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.

Minimum grade C in the Core Component.

Popular A-level subjects

Ecology and Environmental Biology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
98%
Chemistry
36%
Geography
34%
Psychology
29%
Mathematics
27%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£29,950 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£29,950 per year

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Students from International

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£29950 Per year

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It's a great place to study because there is lots of support with the degree and future prospects in all aspects, from getting relevant experience and finding paid opportunities...
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Overall the university is adequate. It has excellent facilities and location, but there is some downsides. I know the university is trying to improve on the courses as Some of...
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