BSc Ecology and Wildlife Conservation (With Integrated Foundation Year and Sandwich Placement)
About this course
BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) Ecology and Wildlife Conservation (With Integrated Foundation Year and Sandwich Placement), a BSc (Hons) Ecology and Wildlife Conservation (With Integrated Foundation Year and Sandwich Placement) degree centred on environmental conservation. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The programme includes a foundation year, a sandwich placement year, over 180 hours of practical field and lab work, and a final-year dissertation. The course begins with a foundation year featuring Essential University Skills 1, Essential Biology, Scientific Investigation, Essential University Skills 2, Environmental Sciences, and Dynamic Earth. The second year introduces core concepts through The Tree of Life, Skills for Ecology and Wildlife Conservation, Key Concepts in Conservation Science, Essentials in Ecology, Form and Function, and Earth Systems. Year three covers Research Design and Data Analysis, Ecological Census Techniques, Genetics and Evolution, Geographical Information Systems, Field Ecology and Wildlife Conservation, Animal Behaviour and Ecology, and Marine and Freshwater Ecology. Year four consists of the Ecology and Wildlife Conservation Placement. The final year concludes with advanced studies including Dissertation, Ecosystem Management, Environmental Philosophy, Policy and Practice, Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing, Sustainability, Biodiversity and Conservation, Behavioural Research in Conservation, and Marine and Freshwater Conservation.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS Tariff Points. You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table . Offers are tailored to the individual applicant and their circumstances and can be across the tariff range. Applicants who meet our contextual information criteria will be offered at the bottom of the range. GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science at grade 4/C or above. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths and Adult Literacy and Numeracy are also accepted. GCSEs: English, Maths and Science at 4 (C) or above. A-levels: A - must have studied Biology, Applied Science, Conservation, Environmental Science or Geography at Level 3. T-levels: M – T Level Science is accepted for entry to this course. Access to HE: 60 credits, 45 graded, 45 pass - Science based. Scottish Highers: 48 UCAS Tariff Points. Irish LC Highers: 48 UCAS Tariff Points. Other experience: City & Guilds Extended Diploma in Animal Management. Selection criteria: As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to Ecology and Wildlife Conservation. In your personal statement, you should demonstrate your motivation for choosing this course and reflect upon any experience you have gained.
Modules
- Essential University Skills 1
- Essential Biology
- Scientific Investigation
- Essential University Skills 2
- Environmental Sciences
- Dynamic Earth
- The Tree of Life
- Skills for Ecology and Wildlife Conservation
- Key Concepts in Conservation Science
- Essentials in Ecology
- Form and Function
- Earth Systems
- Research Design and Data Analysis
- Ecological Census Techniques
- Genetics and Evolution
- Geographical Information Systems
- Field Ecology and Wildlife Conservation
- Animal Behaviour and Ecology
- Marine and Freshwater Ecology
- Ecology and Wildlife Conservation Placement
- Dissertation
- Ecosystem Management
- Environmental Philosophy, Policy and Practice
- Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing
- Sustainability, Biodiversity and Conservation
- Behavioural Research in Conservation
- Marine and Freshwater Conservation