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Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Bristol, University of the West of England

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Frenchay Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

BSc(Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science (with Foundation Year) explores wildlife conservation issues at local, national and global levels. Created in partnership with Bristol Zoo Gardens, it gives you unique access to the zoo's facilities and expertise.Mixing theory with practice, you’ll delve into the relationship between wildlife and society, and consider the impact of human activities on the living world. Deepen your knowledge of conservation by carrying out work in natural habitats close to Bristol, including the Severn Estuary, the Cotswolds woodlands and grasslands, the Somerset Levels and Avon Gorge. Tap into our many links with local conservation organisations, and go on placements, volunteering, field-based work and residential trips in the UK and overseas. Choose our sandwich course option to spend your third year on a work placement in this country, Europe or further afield, applying your knowledge to topical conservation issues.Explore the steps that can be taken to alleviate biodiversity decline, and get the strong foundation you need for a career in conservation.You’ll be well prepared to go into a wide range of jobs. You could work in national and international wildlife conservation, conservation consultancy, media and wildlife film-making, wildlife and enterprise, or wildlife conservation research. As a science graduate, your skills will be highly valued, and you could also go into a range of non-science graduate positions.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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15,850per year

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University information

Bristol, University of the West of England

Bristol, University of the West of England

  • University League Table

    67th

  • Campus address

    Bristol, University West of England, (UWE), Coldharbour Lane, Frenchay, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 1QY, England

With UWE Bristol's excellent graduate employability record, you can be confident you'll get all the skills you need to leave as a career-ready graduate.
With students coming from over 160 countries, UWE Bristol is a global community where everyone is warmly welcomed.
The Global Student Support team offers international students support and organises lots of events to help you settle in.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    61st out of 97 14

    48th out of 73 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    119 52%

    69th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    62nd

    18
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.13 83%

    10th

    22
  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    113 54%

    58th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    38th

    13
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.50 90%

    3rd

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