Modules

Year 1 Introduction to Scientific Communication Evolution and Adaptation Introduction to Behaviour in Animals Comparative Functional Anatomy and Physiology Conservation Biology and Biodiversity Animal Husbandry and Handling · Year 2 Experiential Learning Research Methods Behavioural Ecology Wildlife Health and Rehabilitation Entomology Animal Ecophysiology * Laboratory and Professional Skills for the Biosciences * Year 3 UCR Placement Year Year 4 Dissertation Wild Animal Health and Epidemiology Animal Cognition Anthrozoology* Applied Issues in Wildlife Conservation* Biology and Conservation of Birds* Biology and Conservation of Herpetofauna* Biology and Conservation of Mammals*

• Optional modules

Assessment method

We design a wide range of assessments that will help you to develop industry standard skills and knowledge. In your first year, the assessments consist of a combination of timed online assessments, of multiple-choice questions and short essays, practical assessments and presentations and written coursework. This written coursework can be in the form of reports, essays or posters, depending on the module. For Husbandry and Handling, there are assessed practical sessions, reflections and talks. For Introduction to Scientific Communication, there are quizzes based on the application of statistical software. In your second year, there will be some variation, depending on the optional modules chosen, but there will again be a combination of timed online assessments and written coursework. This coursework may take the form of essays or case studies, or be based on laboratory practical sessions. For Experiential Learning, you may be creating a reflective blog, while for Research Methods, you will be writing a proposal and using statistical software to analyse data. In your third year the placement will be a minimum of 9 months and will be credit bearing with a portfolio assessment and professional discussion required to evidence your achievement. In your fourth year, the dissertation is assessed through a written proposal and scientific article which represents the research carried out by the student. Other assessments include a species management plan for the Biology and Conservation modules, and a seminar for Anthrozoology. The balance of assessment by examination and assessment by coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by coursework is as follows: Year 1 40% coursework 35% online timed assessments 15% practical assessments Year 2 70% coursework 15% online timed assessments 15% practical assessments Year 3 30% presentation and plenary discussion 70% placement portfolio Year 4 65% coursework 20% timed online assessments 15% practical assessments