Wildlife Conservation, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

This course explores the theory and practice of species conservation through lectures, practicals, and fieldwork, blending scientific principles of animal function, behaviour, and conservation biology. Students will address global challenges, such as habitat loss, while gaining knowledge of ecological processes and skills for identifying, monitoring, and managing wildlife and habitats. Delivered on a 200-hectare rural campus, it emphasizes hands-on learning via species surveys and field trips, guided by experienced lecturers in conservation and ecological research.Key modules span three years: Year One covers Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Behaviour, Biodiversity Conservation, and more; Year Two includes Applied Habitat Management, Behavioural and Evolutionary Ecology, and Wildlife Field Techniques; and the Final Year features a Dissertation, Conservation Ecology, and Wildlife Management, with options like Africa Field Course. Assessments involve coursework and written exams, with proportions varying from 67% coursework in Year One to 83% in the Final Year.

Year One

• Applied Anatomy and Physiology

• Behaviour

• Biodiversity Conservation

• Conservation Organisations and Wildlife Issues

• Ecological Census Techniques

• Principles of Ecology

• Applied Habitat Management

• Behavioural and Evolutionary Ecology

• Experimental Design and Analysis

• Wildlife Field Techniques and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

• Law and Policy

• Wildlife Population Biology

• Dissertation

• Conservation Ecology

• Wildlife Management

• Africa Field Course

• UK Field Course

• Adaptive Physiology

• Wildlife Conflicts and Resolution