Ecology and Wildlife Conservation
UCAS Code: CD14
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
104 tariff points (Grade D*D)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
112 tariff points (Grade DMM)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
104 tariff points (Grade D*D)
We accept this qualification, as part of the overall UCAS tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112 tariff points (Grade DMM)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
104 - 120 tariff points from Scottish Highers
UCAS Tariff
104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
About this course
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There is a growing demand for professionals with skills in the areas of wildlife protection, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem management. As such this course provides a solid scientific grounding in field study of species, ecological interactions, wildlife conservation, habitats, and landscape processes.
As well as examining the ecological processes themselves, the course looks at the wider social and legal context in which ecological conservation operates. There’s a strong emphasis on fieldwork in the UK and overseas, providing you with multiple opportunities to consolidate your learning through practical application and engage in cutting-edge field research. Plus you’ll have the option to select subjects that match your personal passions and ambitions, and undertake a work placement to broaden your knowledge, experience and career potential.
The opportunity to participate in our annual international field trip is a highlight of this course. In 2017, students visited Costa Rica, where they were involved in conservation projects including endangered species such as sea turtles, coral reefs, cloud forests and volcanoes.
Students have attended placements with the likes of Wildlife Trusts, The National Trust, The Royal Society of the Protection of Birds and Environmental consultancy firms. Graduates have gone on to work in industries from ecology, conservation, environmental management and education.
85% of our students are working or studying 6 months after graduating (Destination of Leavers of Higher Education, 2018).
Modules
You'll study a range of units including diversity of life, ecology, ecological research skills, physical geography, residential field trip, wildlife protection, ecosystems, behavioural ecology, evolutionary biology, advances skills for conservation and an independent research project along with a number of optional units.
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Bournemouth University
Department of Life and Environmental Sciences
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