Ecology and Wildlife Conservation with Integrated Foundation Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Begin an immersive journey to understand life on Earth with our BSc Ecology and Wildlife Conservation with Integrated Foundation Year. Join the Integrated Foundation year to develop your scientific skills and confidence, ready to begin your degree.

Study Ecology and Wildlife Conservation at Royal Holloway to explore how plants and animals interact with each other and the wider environment. Gain a deeper understanding of ecological thinking so you’re ready to tackle challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss.

The decline of multiple bee populations, with its impact on the health of flowering plants and agricultural crop yields, is just one of many threats to our world. Join our groundbreaking research team to explore issues like the wild pollinator crisis.

Our Egham campus is based in a 135-acre parkland estate with woodland, meadows, and watercourses. Enjoy this living lab for some of your practical projects.

Equip yourself for your future career

* Investigate plant, animal, and ecosystem topics while examining vertebrate evolution, biomes and ecosystems, and genetics

* Be inspired by our expert teachers with their strong research backgrounds in conservation interventions, evolutionary biology, or forest biodiversity

* Boost your CV with a range of transferable skills including communication, leadership, and critical thinking

Beyond the classroom

Our course is known for its intensely practical nature. Carry out field work at nearby sites such as Windsor Great Park or Site of Special Scientific Interest Box Hill. Learn from guest speakers from Surrey Wildlife Trust. Take part in our Marine Biology field course in Scotland or the expedition to the Borneo Rainforest.

We sometimes make changes to our courses to improve your experience. If this happens, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

We sometimes make changes to our courses to improve your experience. If this happens, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.