BSc Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science
Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 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. A-level subjects: Grade C in a Science subject. Relevant subjects: Subjects that meet the Science requirement for this course: Applied Science, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology, Maths. Use of Maths, Physics, Psychology, Science in the Environment, Statistics. BTEC: You will need a minimum of five units in a Science subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in a Science subject. Baccalaureate IB: A minimum Grade 5 in a Higher Level Science subject. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: H3 in a Science. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements. Cambridge Technical: You will need a minimum of five units in a Science subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. T Levels: Science or Healthcare Science. If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a C in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
About this course
BSc(Hons) Marine Biology, exploring the conservation of wildlife and ecosystems at local, national and global levels. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course offers a sandwich placement year option and an independent research dissertation project completed under academic supervision. Fieldwork takes place in habitats including the Severn Estuary, Somerset Levels and Avon Gorge.
Modules
- 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