Course Summary

The BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology and Conservation is a full-time four year course including a sandwich year designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work within the field of conservation. Modules cover a range of subjects from anatomy and physiology to behaviour and population/habitat management.

Course Details - Modules

YEAR 1: - Introduction to Zoology (20 credits) - Diversity, Classification & Evolution (20 credits) - Hygiene, Health & Welfare of Captive Animals (20 credits) - Key Professional Skills (20 credits) - Fieldwork (20 credits) - Animals and their Environment (20 credits). YEAR 2: - Vertebrate Zoology (20 credits) - Population Genetics & Community Ecology (20 credits) - Biosecurity & Invasive Species (20 credits) - Zoological Conservation in Practice (20 credits) - Research Methods and GIS for Zoology (20 credits). YEAR 2 Optional Modules: - Behavioural Ecology (20 credits) - Primate Behaviour & Conservation (20 credits) - Marine Vertebrate Biology & Conservation (20 credits) - Advanced Ecology & Survey Techniques (20 credits). YEAR 3: - Placement Project. YEAR 4: - Honours Project (40 credits) - Conservation Project Management (20 credits) - Conservation Genetics (20 credits) - Applications of Zoology (20 credits). YEAR 4 Optional Modules: - Zoology & Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems (20 credits) - Wildlife Conservation (20 credits) - Monitoring Marine Ecosystems (20 credits).

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

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: 3Y62

Institution code: C78

Campus Name: Cornwall College Newquay

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

80 UCAS points from AS and A-Levels (at least 56 points must be at A2-level)

45 credits at level 3


Mature applicants with relevant experience but without the stated qualifications will be considered individually and are encouraged to apply.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.cornwall.ac.uk/cornwallcollege/wildlife-conservation-zoology/bsc-hons-applied-zoology-conservation-incl-sandwich-year

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 71%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 75%

Go onto work and study: 75%

Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
International 9950.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9950.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Tregonissey Road, St Austell
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Cornwall
PL25 4DJ

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