Ecology and Wildlife Conservation, BSc (Hons)

This course explores how living organisms interact with their environment and applies this understanding to address major global challenges. It provides essential skills for careers in ecology or wildlife conservation, combining classroom instruction with practical fieldwork. Participants will learn to tackle environmental issues such as habitat preservation, disease management, and safeguarding endangered species. For further details, visit the programme page at https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/ecology-ug/bsc-ecology-and-wildlife-conservation.Key modules, provisionally approved for 2025/26 and subject to final university approval, include Field Ecology, Our Changing Planet, History of Life on Earth, Marine Biology and Conservation, and Animal Behaviour. Note that optional modules may not be available to all students, and updated information will be released in summer 2024. We recommend checking the course page regularly for the latest details on the programme structure.