Biology at Swansea vs Conservation Biology & Ecology at Exeter Penryn

I've just completed my first year at Swansea Uni studying Biology but just received an offer in clearing for a year two entry onto Conservation Biology & Ecology at Exeter Penryn.

My interests lie in further study, ultimately heading to a research role, working for a conservation group like the RSPB, or working in a herbarium/museum. I'm undecided at the moment and might ultimately jump between the three.

I have no ties to Swansea and don't like cities, so Penryn is appealing in that sense. However, I fear that the Exeter course is potentially less appealing when continuing in academia or applying for jobs outside of conservation work as it's not as academic sounding as straight biology.

Do you think that is a justified stance? If this is the case, I can't work out if a better uni with a worse course is better than a worse uni with a better course!

I cannot answer regarding the courses but it would be a biology degree from Exeter. It wont say Penryn. A ll Penryn courses are given the same degree as those from Exeter.

I am from the Swansea area and my son has just spent time at Penryn. Just so you understand where you are going to Penryn isnt much bigger than Killay. Falmouth is bigger about 4 miles away but is still about the size of Neath.

Please visit to make sure it is for you. The other issue is how far Penryn is from practically everywhere. It is 2 hours by car from Exeter and over 3 hours by train. If you live almost anywhere else you are taking 6 hours there and back. Make sure if you intend going there you visit first to ensure it is for you.

I've just completed my first year at Swansea Uni studying Biology but just received an offer in clearing for a year two entry onto Conservation Biology & Ecology at Exeter Penryn.

My interests lie in further study, ultimately heading to a research role, working for a conservation group like the RSPB, or working in a herbarium/museum. I'm undecided at the moment and might ultimately jump between the three.

I have no ties to Swansea and don't like cities, so Penryn is appealing in that sense. However, I fear that the Exeter course is potentially less appealing when continuing in academia or applying for jobs outside of conservation work as it's not as academic sounding as straight biology.

Do you think that is a justified stance? If this is the case, I can't work out if a better uni with a worse course is better than a worse uni with a better course!