Ecology and Conservation with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

**Our Ecology and Conservation BSc(Hons) with Integrated Foundation Year course offers an extra year to prepare you for study at degree-level.** <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/>**Top reasons to choose this course**<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/>- Progress to a degree accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.<br/><br/><br/>- Fieldwork opportunities in places such as South Africa, Shropshire, and in our rich local environment.<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/>- Specialist facilities such as our aquatic suite, GIS lab, and ecology, microbiology, molecular biology and tissue culture labs.<br/><br/><br/>- Get involved in our research in areas such as micropollutants, invasive species and aquatic environments, and reintroducing species.<br/><br/><br/>- Guest lecturers and optional placement year.<br/>

At Brighton, you'll study in a way that prepares you for your future. Essential graduate skills are built into every course, and you can make your CV stand out even more with optional placements and study abroad. Through practical, hands-on learning, you'll graduate confident with the knowledge and skills to make a difference and kick-start your career.<br/><br/>Brighton don't just want you to succeed, but to feel good too! From their flexible admissions process to academic and wellbeing support networks, Brighton will help you have a smooth transition to university. <br/><br/>The University of Brighton is based on the south coast, between the sea and the Sussex countryside. Brighton is one of the most unique cities in the UK and it is bursting with life. Independent and inclusive, students can enjoy shopping, green spaces, sports facilities and brilliant nightlife. The music and arts scene is up-and-coming; with the city being home to galleries and museums, in addition to hosting world-famous music acts. There is also the AMEX stadium, where the Premier League Brighton and Hove Albion FC play their matches. Brighton truly has it all!