Course Summary

Our BSc in Wildlife and Practical Conservation with Foundation Year will provide you with a strong background in Wildlife, allowing you to progress onto the Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife and Practical Conservation, within the School of Environment and Life Sciences. The Foundation Year is ideal if you want to develop your career along an environmental pathway but have a non-scientific background, or you don’t meet the entry requirements for direct entry to an Honours degree. This course may also be attractive if you are returning to education or if you wish to change career direction. The full honours degree focuses on general conservation, the physical environment and landscape, as well as offering opportunities for you to study the ecology and behaviour of animals in the wild. It is designed to provide you with a broad understanding of wildlife, wildlife ecology and environmental problems threatening species, from both theoretical and practical points of view. You will cover both physical and biological components of the environment as well as studying specialist modules in wildlife and environmental areas. Features • The full honours degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology • A variety of free field trip opportunities are on offer [small administration fee may apply] to zoos, animal parks, wetlands, as well as a chance to travel to the Amazon Rainforest • You will have the opportunity to take work placements in the UK, Europe and worldwide • Acquire the practical skills used in wildlife conservation and zoos **University of Salford Wildlife Society** Here at the University of Salford we have an award-winning wildlife student society that organises extra-curricular trips around the UK and abroad, as well as opportunities to get involved with volunteering and conservation projects.

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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: C195

Institution code: S03

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

64 UCAS points. At least one full A level is required.

64 UCAS points from Higher Level.

Only accepted alongside at least one full A level.

64 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma.

Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.

Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.

64 UCAS points from Higher Level.

Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.

Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.

Grade C or 4 (or above) in GCSE Maths and English is required.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 48%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 94%

Go onto work and study: 97%

Fees and funding

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Provider information

The Crescent
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Salford
M5 4WT

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