Animal Conservation and Biodiversity, BSc Hons

This programme concentrates on understanding the theoretical and practical aspects of animal conservation and biodiversity in both the UK and abroad, in order to prepare for a wide variety of career opportunities in the animal conservation and ecological industries.

The programme examines practical conservation management in detail, with final-year students completing a dissertation related to a conservation and biodiversity theme of their own choice.

Aims of the programme

• To provide a comprehensive grounding in animal conservation and biodiversity
• To analyse strategies for conserving habitats across the world
• To apply principles of conservation, animal ecology and wildlife management.

UCAS code

DC31 H BSc/ACB1

Location

Hadlow College

Attendance

3 years full-time (2 days a week) 4 years part-time (1½ days a week)

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have:

240 UCAS points

FROM A-levels, preferably one in a science based subject

OR a Level 3 vocational qualification

PLUS all applicants should also have a GCSE grade C or above in English, maths and science.

• Life experiences are taken into account when considering applications

• Applications from mature students are welcome

Students have access to over 120 species, paddocks with grazing animals and specialist rooms for aquatics, reptiles, invertebrates and small mammals. In addition, we have exotic bird aviaries, a veterinary examination room and a new short-clawed Asian otter enclosure.

Attendance

Students are assessed through written assignments, projects, presentations and exams.

Career options

Graduates may pursue management and technical positions in the animal conservation industry in both the UK and abroad. Graduates may progress to related MSc or PhD programmes.

Content

Year 1

• Principles of Animal Science (30 credits)
• Wildlife Welfare and Conservation Ethics (15 credits)
• Principles of Animal Husbandry (30 credits)
• Principles of Conservation (30 credits)
• One option from: Principles of Management (Land-Based) or Concepts in Animal Behaviour (15 credits)

Year 2

• Principles of Practical Conservation Management and Technology (30 credits)
• Breeding Management and Genetics (15 credits)
• Research Skills (15 credits)
• Global Biodiversity and Conservation Issues (15 credits)
• Exotic Collection Management (15 credits)
• Industrial Experience (15 credits)
• One option from: Animal Health; Project Management or Comparative Anatomy Adaptations and Evolution (15 credits)

Year 3

• Advanced Monitoring and Habitat Assessment (15 credits)
• Current Issues for Animal Sciences (15 credits)
• Animal/Human Conflict Resolution (15 credits)
• Conservation and Tourism (15 credits)
• Behavioural Ecology (15 credits)
• Geographic Information Systems for the Animal Sciences (15 credits)
• Honours Project for the Animal Sciences (30 credits)

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

Find out more about our fees and the support available to you at our:

• Postgraduate finance pages
• International students' finance pages

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