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Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology with Foundation Year at University of Salford - UCAS

University of Salford

Degree level: Undergraduate

Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology with Foundation Year

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Course summary

Human impact on the natural world has left a devastating impact on global wildlife habitats and biodiversity. Be part of the solution by building conservation theory and practice with our BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology with Foundation Year degree. There has never been a more urgent time to fight the loss of biodiversity. To be part of the solution, you will need strong theoretical knowledge and practical skills to save our precious wildlife and ecosystems. We’ve designed this course to provide you with an understanding of wildlife, biodiversity and conservation alongside specialist knowledge of monitoring environmental change and habitat conservation and restoration. Take your scientific knowledge and skills further The foundation year pathway is ideal if you have a non-scientific background, or you don’t meet the entry requirements for direct entry to the full degree. On successful completion of the foundation year, you will be ready to progress to study our full BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology honours degree, which is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Across three years of study - or four if you choose to include an industry placement, you will advance your wildlife knowledge, covering specialist topics such as behavioural ecology, conservation biology and zoo animal management. You will experience hands-on learning in our advanced Bodmer laboratories, and develop transferable skills interpreting biological field data. We put fieldwork at the heart of your learning experience. You will experience field trips including day visits to local zoo, as well and residential trips in the UK and abroad, depending on which modules you choose. In recent years, students have taken part in residential trips to Cumbria, Scotland, Shropshire and Gambia. During your studies, you will also spend time in our advanced Bodmer laboratories, and you might have opportunities to engage with live research projects. Get closer to industry Focusing on real-world issues, you will balance theoretical learning with practical skill building. We regularly invite wildlife professionals and practitioners to share their knowledge through guest lectures. You can also join our award-winning wildlife student society, where we can get involved with activities such as nature-spotting events, animal surveys, online talks, film screenings and many more social events to meet like-minded students. During your studies, you will also have the option to include an industry placement between years two and three. Previous wildlife students have completed work placements both in the UK and overseas at organisations such as the Orangutan Tropical Peatland Project in Borneo, Serra dos Órgãos National Park in Brazil or closer to home at Blackpool Zoo or Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Features • Build your knowledge with our foundation year ready to progress to the full BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology degree • Experience residential field trips opportunities • Include an optional industry placement year in the UK or overseas • Part-time study option available This course is not open to international students.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
D41C
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

This course is not suitable for international students. If you are an international student and interested in a foundation year study pathway, the University of Salford website has details of the International Foundation Year.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Grade C or 4 (or above) in GCSE Maths and English is required.


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

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Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology with Foundation Year at University of Salford - UCAS