As populations grow and human activities threaten the natural world, ecology and conservation biology have never been more important. With this degree, you’ll discover how we sustain biodiversity and the fundamental importance of the ecological processes involved. On this course, you’ll gain cutting-edge knowledge and develop your skills and experience in ecology and conservation, from your doorstep to the globe. With exciting field courses in wonderful landscapes, to observations of animal behaviour in the lab, you’ll learn how to measure the distribution and abundance of different species, how organisms interact with each other and their environment, and be challenged to think creatively about the application of ecology to conservation problems. Personalise your degree by choosing from a wide choice of optional modules, including animal behaviour, evolution, climate change science, sustainability, and environmental law. This integrated Masters (MBiol) gives you an additional year of specialist training to study advanced research topics and undertake your own extended research project. You may also choose to apply for our three-year BSc and transfer to an MBiol up until the end of your second year, subject to suitable academic performance. **Why study at Leeds** * Study with one of the largest centres for biological sciences research in the UK**,** with access to [cutting‑edge facilities,](https://biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/teaching-facilities) industry links and specialist research opportunities. * One of the broadest ecology degree programmes with optional modules from across the University, which will build your knowledge of ecology and conservation from a wide perspective. * Put theory into practice by undertaking [fieldwork activities](https://biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/field-courses-1) within the UK, Spain and South Africa. You’ll advance your research skills and gain hands-on experience highly valued by employers in industry or in postgraduate education. * Learn about sustainable cities and the value of biodiversity on your own doorstep during the urban ecology field course. * One year of additional specialist training culminating in an original, cutting-edge extended research project that will equip you with the skills necessary for a research career and set you apart in the graduate job market. * [Flexible options](http://biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/flexible-degrees-1) to transfer onto other suitable and related degrees at the end of year 1, as many programmes within our School share a common first year.
A Level: AAA | Including Biology and preferably another science or science-related subject. If Biology is the only science subject, then an A grade is required. Critical Thinking and General Studies are excluded. We accept the following: ● Science: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. ● Science-related: Computing, Environmental Science, Food Science, Geography, Geology, PE, Psychology, and Statistics. Applicants taking a science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement. When an applicant is taking any of the following: ● Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) ● Cambridge International Project Qualification (Cambridge IPQ) ● Core Maths (if A-level Maths or Further Maths isn't studied as a full A-level) ● AS Maths (if A-level Maths or Further Maths isn't studied as a full A-level) ● Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate It will be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A-levels, this would be a one grade drop from the standard offer. For example, an A in one of the above qualifications with AAB at A-level. GCSE: Grade 6 (B) or above at GCSE Maths and Grade 4 (C) or above at GCSE English. The Faculty of Biological Sciences will accept Level 2 Functional Skills as equivalent to C/4 in GCSE English. | Scottish Advanced Higher | Five Highers AABBB, with AA in two Advanced Highers. Including Biology and preferably another science or science-related subject. General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded. ● Science subjects include: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics. ● Science-related subjects include: Computing, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, P.E, Psychology, Science in Society, Statistics, Food Science and Use of Maths. Scottish Higher: Scottish Highers are not accepted on their own. | Extended Project | When an applicant is taking any of the following: Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Cambridge International Project Qualification (Cambridge IPQ) Core Maths (if A-level Maths or Further Maths isn't studied as a full A-level) AS Maths (if A-level Maths or Further Maths isn't studied as a full A-level) Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate It will be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A-levels, this would be a 1 grade drop from the standard offer. For example an A in one of the above qualifications with AAB at A-level (MBiol applicants). | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 31 UCAS points | 31 overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Biology and preferably another science or science-related subject. If Biology is the only science at Higher Level, a 6 will be required. | Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017): H2H2H2H2H2H2 | H2, H2, H2, H2, H2, and H2, including Biology and preferably another science or science-related subject at Higher Level. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: D3D3D3 | D3/D3/D3 including Biology and preferably another science subject. Global Perspectives excluded. When an applicant is taking Global Perspectives, this can be considered alongside Pre-U subjects and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. This would be D3/D3/M1 and grade D3 in Global Perspectives.
IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any component.
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