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University of Suffolk

UCAS Code: D328 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Entry requirements

A level

C,D,D

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMP

T Level

P

P (C or above on the core).

UCAS Tariff

80

About this course

Course option

2years

Full-time | 2025

Subjects

Biodiversity conservation

Animal management

This course enables students to develop an understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of wildlife conservation and animal management. Through the Zoological Society of East Anglia and Norfolk Wildlife Trust students will have free access to Africa Alive, Banham Zoo and over 50 nature reserves for teaching purposes and independent study. Students will apply knowledge and participate in practical activities through these and other employers as part of the course and in addition will complete independent work placements outside course hours.

In addition students will complete independent work placements outside course hours. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in field research both in the UK and potentially an overseas research trip during the course.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£8,220
per year
England
£8,220
per year
Northern Ireland
£8,220
per year
Scotland
£8,220
per year
Wales
£8,220
per year

The Uni

Course location:

University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)

Department:

Academic Services

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

92%
Biodiversity conservation
55%
Animal management

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Ecology and environmental biology

Teaching and learning

100%
Staff make the subject interesting
100%
Staff are good at explaining things
92%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
92%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

92%
Library resources
100%
IT resources
100%
Course specific equipment and facilities
85%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

94%
UK students
6%
International students
35%
Male students
65%
Female students
55%
2:1 or above
7%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
C

Agriculture

Teaching and learning

50%
Staff make the subject interesting
58%
Staff are good at explaining things
50%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
75%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

64%
Library resources
58%
IT resources
60%
Course specific equipment and facilities
33%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

A
B
D

After graduation

The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Ecology and environmental biology

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

92%
low
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

13%
Health associate professionals
13%
Childcare and related personal services
9%
Science, engineering and production technicians

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