Ecology and Conservation with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

<strong>Our Ecology and Conservation BSc(Hons) with Integrated Foundation Year course offers an extra year to prepare you for study at degree-level.</strong> <br/><br/>Choosing the integrated foundation year ensures that you’ll have the skills, knowledge and confidence to make the most of your degree. <br/><br/>On successful completion of the foundation year, you can progress directly to professionally accredited Ecology and Conservation BSc(Hons) degree and develop practical career-focused skills through laboratory and fieldwork in our rich local environment and overseas.<br/><br/><strong>Top reasons to choose this course</strong><br/>• Foundation year that opens up opportunities if you don’t hold the required qualifications, are changing career or returning to study.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Progress to a degree accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Fieldwork opportunities in places such as South Africa, Shropshire, and in our rich local environment.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Travel and accommodation included in the fees for mandatory residential trips to locations such as Shropshire (go to the fees and costs section for more info).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Specialist facilities such as our aquatic suite, GIS lab, and ecology, microbiology, molecular biology and tissue culture labs.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Get involved in our research in areas such as micropollutants, invasive species and aquatic environments, and reintroducing species.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Guest lecturers and optional placement year.<br/><br/>