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BSc Ecology and Conservation Biology

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
C /64
Graduate Salary£26,000
Satisfaction69%
Degree Completion85%
Professional Jobs66%
Meaningful Work77%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£26,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£30,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Biological Sciences graduates nationally earn £19,000–£35,000 (819 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
16%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
6%
05
Administrative occupations
5%
06
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
4%
07
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
4%
08
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
4%
09
Media Professionals
★ Professional
4%
10
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
3%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (13403)
13403
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (79% response rate)

82%
Teaching Quality
61%
Assessment & Feedback
53%
Academic Support
78%
Organisation
76%
Learning Resources
58%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Leeds
Average Weekly Rent
£135
Est. Annual Total£11,760
🎉7% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

96-111
10%
112-127
15%
128-143
25%
144-159
25%
160-175
15%
208-223
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
85%
Access
5%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (13403)

13403

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

38%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
45%Media
40%Natural and social science

Outcomes

85%
Continuation
66%
Professional Work
77%
Meaningful Role
57%
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