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Wildlife Ecology and Conservation - BSc (Hons) at University of South Wales

University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A Royal Society of Biology accredited degree with fieldwork on three continents, including a residential field trip to South Africa, and training in drones, GIS and data analysis.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Biodiversity, Diversity of Cellular Life, Genetics and Evolution, Principles of Ecology, Skills and Professional Development 1, Wildlife Biology.

Career pathways

Conservation officer, ecological consultant, protected area manager, academic researcher, wildlife policy advisor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points or above. A level CCC including a C in Biology and one other Science subject (excluding General Studies); science A level applicants in England must pass the practical element. Welsh Baccalaureate Grade C and CC at A level including C in Biology and one other Science; BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit in a relevant subject including Biology modules; Access to HE Diploma in Science with minimum 96 tariff points; T Level Pass (C and above). Minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C/4. Contextual offers may be made.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich

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