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BSc Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science (with Foundation Year)

UWE Bristol

Institution
UWE Bristol
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science (with Foundation Year)
Duration
Four years full-time; five years sandwich; eight years part-time
UCAS code
45FF

Entry requirements

GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. Tariff points: 56 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.

About this course

BSc(Hons) in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science, focusing on Marine Biology. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Created in partnership with Bristol Zoo Project, the course includes fieldwork at locations such as the Severn Estuary, Somerset Levels and Avon Gorge. A sandwich placement year is available, and an independent Research Dissertation Project is completed in the final year.

Modules

  • Biology in Practice
  • Chemistry in Practice
  • Skills for Science
  • Investigating and Communicating Science
  • The Earth
  • Field Skills
  • Life on Earth
  • Wildlife and Society
  • Conservation in Practice
  • Ecology and Ecosystem Protection
  • Environmental and Field Techniques
  • Plant Growth and Survival
  • The Microbial World
  • Wildlife Ecology
  • Contemporary Conservation Science
  • Research Dissertation Project
  • Environmental and Ecological Consultancy
  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Global Forest Systems
  • Marine Ecosystems
  • Primate Ecology and Conservation
  • Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
  • Science Communication
  • Sustainable Food Production
  • Expedition to a Biodiversity Hotspot
  • Wildlife, Film and Media