Ecology and Conservation, MSci (Hons)

94% of our Biological Sciences research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021). We rank in the UK top 20 for Environmental Sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).This Ecology and Conservation course addresses key challenges like managing environmental change and conserving rare species. Taught by active ecologists influencing global debates in evolutionary biology, species conservation, and sustainability, you'll join a supportive community in the School of Life Sciences. Our location—bordering the UNESCO-recognised South Downs National Park and coast—offers ideal fieldwork, with trips to the UK, Portugal, Southern Africa, the Red Sea, and Ecuador. Graduates work for Natural England, the Environment Agency, RSPB, WWF, and Greenpeace. The integrated Masters year includes a semester-long research project, building advanced technical, analytical, and communication skills. A three-year BSc option is available. Our green campus near Brighton & Hove, Gatwick, and London fosters innovation across science, policy, and society.