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BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation

University of Salford, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Precious wildlife habitats and biodiversity are in danger. Be part of the solution and study the ecology and behaviour of animals in the wild with our BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation degree.

We focus your learning on core conservation issues, the physical environment and landscape. You will experience hands-on learning in our advanced Bodmer laboratories and develop transferable skills interpreting biological field data. As your studies progress, you will gain theoretical and practical understanding of wildlife, wildlife ecology and environmental problems that threaten species.

Through our close industry connections, and our use of immersive field trips, we will help you bring textbook theory to real-world practice as you experience UK and international field trips to zoos, animal parks and wetlands. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

You will:

  • Gain a broad understanding of wildlife, wildlife ecology and environmental problems

  • Acquire the practical skills used in wildlife conservation and zoos

  • Experience a variety of field trips and residentials, both in the UK and overseas

General Eligibility

GCSE

English language and mathematics at grade C or 4 or above. Equivalents are accepted.

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

104 - 112 UCAS points

A level

104 - 112 UCAS points

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Introduction to Zoo Biology

  • Biodiversity

  • Global Distribution of Wildlife

  • Field Biology

  • Genes to Ecosystems

  • Study Skills

2 Year 2
  • Conservation Biology

  • Wildlife Behavioural Ecology

  • Monitoring Environmental Change

  • Ecology in Action

  • Research Skills

  • Choose one option from the following:

  • Ocean Challenges

  • Primate Behaviour and Conservation

3 Year 3
  • Environmental Geographical Information Systems

  • Practical Ecology and Conservation

Choose one option from

  • Final Year Project and Professional Skills (HANS)

  • Final Year Project with Science Communication and Professional Skills

Plus one option from

  • Mitigating Climate Change

  • Modelling Environmental Systems

And one option from

  • Applied Freshwater Biology

  • Tropical Ecology and Conservation

  • Educational Principles and Practice in STEM

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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