BSc Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Entry requirements
UCAS points: 96 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: CCC to include a C in Biology and one other Science subject but to exclude General Studies Typical Science Requirements: Applicants taking Science A levels in England will need to pass the practical element alongside achieving the requested grade(s) BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit in a relevant subject which must include Biology modules Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate: Grade C and CC at A Level to include C grade Biology and one other Science subject but to exclude General Studies Access to HE: Pass an Access to HE Diploma in Science and obtain a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points. T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biology and Marine Biology. Core topics include Fieldwork, Research Methods, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Project Management. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, the course includes a final-year capstone dissertation and field experiences in the UK, South Africa, and South America.
Modules
- Biodiversity
- Diversity of Cellular Life
- Genetics and Evolution
- Principles of Ecology
- Skills and Professional Development 1*
- Wildlife Biology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Conservation Genetics
- Comparative Vertebrate Zoology
- Community Ecology
- Skills and Professional Development 2*
- Applied Tropical Conservation
- Ecological Consultancy
- Professional Practice and Placement
- Marine and Freshwater Ecology
- Conservation Technology
- Research Project and Career Development*
- Applied Conservation Management
- Global Ecological Challenges
- Humans and Other Primates