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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Ecology and Conservation Biology
University of York
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Ecology and Conservation Biology course at University of York.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
144
The university hasn't set UCAS points for this course. To help you compare, we've estimated the tariff using the entry requirements for other qualifications, like A-levels. Make sure you also check the grade requirements to see exactly what you'll need.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £32,350 per year |
| International | £32,350 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C183
Here's what University of York says about its Ecology and Conservation Biology course.
Ecology and Conservation Biology is vital for mitigating and solving some of the most challenging problems facing our planet, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, sustainable food production and the ecological and environmental impact of human activities.
At York, you will learn how living creatures interact with one another and their environment, from the fundamentals of evolution to the structure of populations and communities at scales ranging from intracellular symbiosis to global ecosystems, with applications in conservation and environmental biology. Through the interdisciplinary teaching across the Departments of Biology and Environment and Geography you will learn how the earth’s biological systems respond to environmental change. Teaching on specialised modules, field courses and the final year capstone research project aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to generate creative solutions for the challenges facing our planet. Our innovative, evidenced-based teaching is strongly research-led and aligned to the global research challenges. A focus on creative problem solving and skills development will ensure you are well prepared and competitive for postgraduate study, science careers in ecological consultancy and conservation practice and for a wide range of other occupations and professions from management and finance, to journalism and teaching.
We offer both BSc and MSci degrees in Ecology and Conservation Biology. Both degrees include field courses, residential and day trips. The BSc and MSci degrees can both be taken with either an additional year in industry, year abroad, or a placement year in an alternative work setting, and are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. The MSci adds an extra year to the BSc programmes and specifically focuses on the skills needed for a career as a research scientist, ecological consultant or conservation practitioner. During this time you will carry out further work with research scientists to learn about specialised techniques and approaches in ecological and conservation research as relates to the environment and ecosystems.
Source: University of York
Course details
Qualification
Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Department
Biology
Location
Main Site | York
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Ecology
Start date
October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of York reviews
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1st year student
Very good but could improve with including other people who may not be a drinking person
1 year ago
1st year student
Fun night life but not many shops to go around
1 year ago
1st year student
Very expensive and the aldi is very far from the east campus. There is a Nisa which is way too expensive for students living by. My accommodation cost is expensive especially living with 12 people.
1 year ago
1st year student
Very good there is the wellbeing team who can help people during their hard times. Plus there is people who can support thise who may have not found a house or not found any flatmates
1 year ago
1st year student
I like the accommodations however I dont like the people I am living with. If only they did the application where you match up people by hobbies and interests like Warick University does.
1 year ago
1st year student
I like the timetable set for them, the module may need to think about not making them all presentations. The teacher is good.
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of York students who took the Ecology and Conservation Biology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
71%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
57%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
77%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
96%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
64%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of York. These students are taking Ecology and Conservation Biology or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Geography | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of York graduates who took Ecology and Conservation Biology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
77%
Say it fits with future plans
56%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Natural and social science professionals
16%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
8%
Business and public service associate professionals
6%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of York graduates who took Ecology and Conservation Biology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.3k
First year after graduation
£29.9k
Third year after graduation
£33.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Ecology and Conservation Biology.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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