生态学是对整个世界的研究。我们正在解决重大问题，气候变化，世界将如何养活自己。随着人口的不断增长以及解决日益严重的粮食不安全问题的需求，人类活动正在改变地球。了解什么决定了物种的分布和丰度，它们如何相互影响以及与环境相互作用，以及生物多样性如何应对气候变化，入侵物种，过度开发和栖息地破坏的威胁，变得前所未有的重要。<br> <br>通过在利兹大学学习生态与保护生物学的本科学位，您将获得对构成这些挑战的生态过程以及我们如何在快速变化中如何管理和保护生物多样性的知识，经验和见解。世界。您将探索生态系统的机制和
As populations grow and human activities threaten the natural world, ecology and conservation biology has 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 studying from a wide choice of optional modules, including animal behaviour, evolution, climate change science, sustainability and environmental law.This 3-year BSc can also be converted into an integrated Masters (MBiol) with an optional additional year of specialist training.Course highlightsOne 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.Gain experience in a wide range of ecological and conservation contexts through specialised modules, field courses and research projects.Develop your practical field-based skills by confronting different ecological problems and conservation issues during residential field courses in Spain, as well as an optional field course in South Africa.Learn about sustainable cities and the value of biodiversity on your own doorstep during the urban ecology field course.The ongoing expansion of biosciences creates varied employment prospects and career opportunities.Flexible degrees:Ecology and conservation biology is a degree within the School of Biology which offers you flexibility throughout your time studying at Leeds.All of our biology degree courses share the same set of compulsory modules in the first year. A key benefit of having a common first year is that at the end of year 1, there are opportunities to transfer onto degree courses in Biology, Zoology and Genetics, subject to approval. Additional degree courses may be available depending on your academic background.Wellbeing and supportThe University of Leeds features an extensive network of excellent services dedicated to you and your wellbeing. We are here to help throughout your time in higher education, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed. For more information on the different facets of support you will have access to, please see our Wellbeing and Support page.FacilitiesYour degree will be based in the Faculty of Biological Sciences, one of the largest centres for biological sciences research in the UK and home to cutting-edge research facilities. You’ll have access to field research stations based in the UK, Europe and Africa to help you learn about ecology and conservation in contrasting landscapes. The city’s green spaces and nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park also provide a range of habitats that support modules in the degree course. The University’s research farm is where you can learn about sustainable agriculture, while you could examine biodiversity interactions in the Faculty’s extensive greenhouse and plant growth facilities.Ecology and Wildlife Conservation online courseGet a taste of Ecology and Conservation Biology BSc with our exceptional online course, Ecology and Wildlife Conservation. Designed for anyone with an interest in the subject matter, this short course is particularly useful for high school students who would like to study Biology, Zoology, or Ecology and Conservation at University level.With this two-week programme, you will discover how conservation biologists and the study of ecosystems can help protect wildlife and conserve the natural world.