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BSc Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology

University of Salford

Institution
University of Salford
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
D4C3
Typical offer
IB 30

Entry requirements

GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. UCAS tariff: 104 UCAS points. A level: 104 UCAS points. Two full A-levels required as a minimum. All subjects accepted. T level: Overall Merit in the following T Level subjects: Science or Animal Science. BTEC: DMM Scottish Highers: 104-112 UCAS points from two Higher Levels required. Irish Leaving Certificate: 104-112 UCAS points from two Higher Levels required. IB: 30 points overall. Must have passed the full International Baccalaureate to be considered. Access to HE: 104-112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma.

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences, Marine Biology and Zoology. Core topics include Research Methods and Fieldwork. The degree holds Royal Society of Biology accreditation and includes an optional placement year. Students undertake a residential field course and a two-week tropical field trip to a field station as part of the programme.

Modules

  • Biodiversity
  • Global Distribution Wildlife
  • Study Skills
  • Introduction to Zoo Biology
  • Field Biology
  • Genes to Ecosystems
  • Conservation in Zoos
  • Wildlife Behavioural Ecology
  • Conservation Biology
  • Research Skills
  • Primate Behaviour and Conservation
  • Animal Evolution (Marine and Wildlife)
  • Ecology in Action
  • Biological and Wildlife Documentation
  • Zoo and Exhibit Design
  • Practical Ecology and Conservation
  • Final Year Project and Professional Skills
  • Animal Cognition and Social Complexity (Wildlife)
  • Environmental Geographical Information Systems
  • Tropical Ecology and Conservation
  • Bird Biology and Conservation