The Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife Conservation and Ecology is aimed at those who wish to develop a career in wildlife conservation and provides a unique combination of academic study with practical training and experience in field-based conservation, ecology and wildlife.
The course includes a broad range of specialist modules and practical opportunities to gain the essential industry skills and knowledge in such areas as species identification, surveying techniques, population management, and strategies by which to effectively conserve species and biodiversity.
Work in the field will reinforce and expand your knowledge on conservation, ecology and wildlife, both in the UK and overseas, and there is an opportunity for project work in the final two years to include ecological field work. This allows students to work with lecturing staff on relevant and unique research experiences.
The course features:
- Ready access to a diverse rural green space across the campus, which boasts a convergent mix of habitat and native wildlife species with which to study.
- Opportunities to engage in meaningful conservation project work within the local community.
- Opportunities to engage in overseas field courses to a range of localities including Southern Africa, and South America.
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Course Details - Modules
Year 1 (Level 4)
• Conservation Biology and Biodiversity
• Ecological Survey and Census Skills
• Conservation of British Habitats
• Scientific Data Collection & Analysis
• Evolution & Adaptation
• Wildlife Ecology
Year 2 (Level 5)
• Research Methods
• Principles of Ecological Restoration
• Wildlife Health and Rehabilitation*2
• Behavioural Ecology*1
• Technological Advancements in Conservation*1
• Ecological Assessment, Impact Mitigation & Enhancement*2
• Animal Ecophysiology
• Experiential Learning*3
• Work Based Learning for the Land Based Industries*3
*Denotes optional modules. The number corresponds to the combination for selection.
Year 3 (Level 6)
• Applied Issues in Wildlife Conservation
• Environmental Sustainability & Natural Resource Management
• Dissertation†
• Biology & Conservation of Mammals*1
• Biology & Conservation of Birds*1
• Biology & Conservation of Herpetofauna*1
• Conservation Education*2
• Applications of Animal Behaviour for Conservation*2
• Anthrozoology*2
* Denotes optional modules. The number corresponds to the combination for selection.
† Dissertation is a double-weighted module, worth 40 credits. Therefore, only five modules are selected for study at Level 6 (Year 3).
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessments are designed to encourage both academic skills and professional skills highly sought after in industry. Assessments include a combination of coursework and examinations. Coursework may take many forms including: essays, reports, data processing, presentations, academic posters, seminar discussions, interviews, critical reviews, portfolios of evidence and practical competency assessments. The examinations vary, depending on the nature of the module, but may take the form of multiple-choice papers, essays, practical assessments, data handling questions, short answer quizzes, and in class examinations.
The balance of assessment by examination and assessment by coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by coursework is as follows:
Year 1
54.5% coursework
45.5% written/practical exams
Year 2
85% coursework
15% written/practical exams
Year 3
75% coursework
25% written/practical exams
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
DC41
Institution code:
R14
Campus Name:
University Centre Reaseheath
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
A minimum of 112 tariff points from A & AS levels to include A-level Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Science or Applied Science
A minimum of 112 tariff points
in Applied Science or Animal Care/Management
Including 5 in HL Biology or HL Chemistry
in Applied Science or Animal Care/Management
Mature students (aged 21+) will be considered on an individual basis on their prior knowledge and experience. This may be assessed by interview, completion of coursework/essay or other methods. There may be a requirement for a formal qualification to be completed first e.g. Access to HE course.
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