HNC Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation at University of Wolverhampton

Programme overview

The HNC Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation introduces animal behaviour, ecology and conservation through hands-on residential fieldwork in Wales and the Lake District, with progression onto the BSc (Hons).

Faculty: School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Intake: 14 September 2026, 13 September 2027 | Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation (30 credits), Diversity of Life, Ecology: Concepts and Field Techniques, and Succeeding at University in Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation.

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Entry requirements

GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above (equivalents accepted for English only). Applicants without GCSE Mathematics at C/4 are advised to complete it alongside their studies; a hospital laboratory placement on the Applied Biomedical Science route requires GCSE Maths C/4 or Level 2 Essential/Key Skill in Application of Number or equivalent. Plus 56 UCAS points, for example A Levels grades CD to include at least one Science subject (preferably Biology); BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma grades MMP in Applied Science or Animal Management; Access to HE Diploma (60 credits, minimum 45 at Level 3, 18 Level 3 credits in Science); or T Level Pass (D) in a Science-related subject. Applicants should usually have studied at least two years post-GCSE, though mature students with relevant work experience may be considered.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: 14 September 2026, 13 September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

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