Program Overview

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Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology

Overview

Human impact on the natural world has left devastating effects on wildlife habitats and biodiversity. Our BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology degree explores conservation theory and practice both in zoos and in the wild.

Course Details

Attendance

• Full-time
• Part-time
• With placement

Course Duration

• Three years
• Six years
• Four years

Next Enrolment

• September 2025

Introduction

Our BSc Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology course is designed to provide you with a broad understanding of wildlife, biodiversity, and conservation, while also offering more specialist training in zoo conservation and biology.

Course Accreditations

• Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology

Learning Experience

We put fieldwork at the heart of your learning experience. You'll have plenty of opportunities to get involved in UK-based residential courses and day visits to sites of conservation interest.

Industry Placement

On this course, you will have the option to take an industry placement year between years two and three. Although you will be responsible for securing your placement, our tutors will support you in finding a role and monitor your progress throughout.

Course Structure

Year One

• Biodiversity
• Global Distribution Wildlife
• Study Skills
• Introduction to Zoo Biology
• Field Biology
• Genes to Ecosystems

Year Two

• Conservation in Zoos
• Wildlife Behavioural Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Research Skills
• Choose two options from:
  • Primate Behaviour and Conservation
  • University Wide Language Programme
  • Animal Evolution (Marine and Wildlife)
  • Ecology in Action
  • Biological and Wildlife Documentation

Year Three

• Zoo and Exhibit Design
• Practical Ecology and Conservation
• Final Year Project and Professional Skills
• Choose two options from:
  • Animal Cognition and Social Complexity (Wildlife)
  • Environmental Geographical Information Systems
  • Tropical Ecology and Conservation
  • Bird Biology and Conservation
  • University Wide Language Programme

Assessment

Assessment strategies are designed to develop your skills for future employability and assessment success. We regularly provide you with feedback via written communication, online notes, and group activities.

Employment and Stats

Employment

The course is designed to help you develop a range of personal and professional skills which will make you highly employable. These include building specialized wildlife conservation knowledge, as well as report writing, data interpretation, teamwork, and project management skills.

Further Study

You might find you want to learn more about biosciences. Building on our scientific expertise, we offer a range of postgraduate courses that can take your interests and career opportunities further.

Requirements

Applicant Profile

You will have a genuine broad interest in wildlife and conservation, enjoy working outdoors in all weathers, as well as collecting and analyzing data. We expect you to be interested in biology and the environment.

English Language Requirements

If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5.

Standard Entry Requirements

• GCSE: English language and mathematics at grade C or 4 or above.
• UCAS tariff points: 104 - 112
• A level: 104 - 112 UCAS points
• T Level: 120 UCAS points in one of the following T Level subjects: Science, Animal Science
• BTEC National Diploma: DMM
• Diploma in Foundation Studies: 104 - 112 UCAS points, Merit/Distinction
• Scottish Highers: 104 - 112 UCAS points from Higher Level
• Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 - 112 UCAS points from Higher Level
• European Baccalaureate: Pass in Diploma of at least 60% including at least one science subject
• International Baccalaureate: 30 points
• Access to HE: 104 - 112 points from QAA approved access course

Tuition Fees

• Full-time home: £9,535 per year
• Full-time international: £17,650 per year
• Part-time: Part-time fees are calculated on a pro rata basis

Additional Costs

You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding, and general subsistence on trips and visits.

Field Trips

All national field trips are funded by the University, but you may need to consider additional costs such as food during day trips and spending money.

For the international field trip to the tropics (as part of the optional module Tropical Ecology and Conservation) you will also be subsidised by the University, but a major contribution to flights and in-country costs will apply. You will be made aware of these costs before selecting the module.

Scholarships for International Students

If you are a high-achieving international student, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships. Explore our international scholarships.