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How to become a conservation or ecology officer
Protects habitats and wildlife, often working outdoors.
See all routes in WayWhatAfter GCSEs
- A-levels at sixth form Sixth form: a step towards the routes below
- Applied Science (level 3 diploma) College course: a step towards the routes below
- Animal Management (level 3 diploma) College course: a step towards the routes below
- Agriculture (level 3 diploma) College course: a step towards the routes below
After sixth form or college
Biological Sciences Degree
- With A-levels: Needs A-level Biology; A-level Chemistry or A-level Physics or A-level Maths. Helpful: Chemistry. Typical: A*AA–BBB.
- With a BTEC or college diploma: Needs BTEC Applied Science. Typical: DDM–DMM.
Geography Degree
- With A-levels: No specific subjects required. Helpful: Geography, Biology, Maths. Typical: A*AA–BBB.
Zoology Degree
- With A-levels: Needs A-level Biology. Helpful: Chemistry, Geography, Maths. Typical: AAA–BBC.
Environmental Science Degree
- With A-levels: No specific subjects required. Helpful: Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Maths. Typical: AAB–BCC.
Animal Science Degree
- With A-levels: No specific subjects required. Helpful: Biology, Chemistry. Typical: BBB–CCC.
- With a BTEC or college diploma: Needs BTEC Animal Management. Typical: DMM–MMM.
Rural and Countryside Management Degree
- With A-levels: No specific subjects required. Helpful: Geography, Business, Economics. Typical: BBB–CCC.
- With a BTEC or college diploma: Needs BTEC Agriculture. Typical: DMM–MMM.
Revision guides for the subjects you'll need
A-level Biology · A-level Chemistry · A-level Physics · A-level Maths
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