Ecology and Wildlife Conservation (with Foundation Year)

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Sandwich including foundation year 5 Years Biology

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

48 - 72 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,000

About this course

There’s a growing demand for professionals with skills in wildlife protection, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management. This course will give you a solid scientific grounding in the science of ecology and how it can be used to conserve species.

Why study BSc (Hons) Ecology & Wildlife Conservation with Foundation Year at BU?

  • Learn from expert academics, professional practitioners and guest speakers who will guide you through the wider social and legal context in which ecological conservation operates.

  • Gain practical experience with opportunities for fieldwork in a fantastic variety of local habitats including forests, meadows, heaths and maritime environments.

  • Undertake a 5-week placement in your first year as well as an additional 5-week or 30-week placement in your third year.

  • Select subjects that match your personal passions and ambitions as the course has a wide range of options units.

  • Engage in our many staff research collaborations with conservation organisation.

  • Engage in our many staff research collaborations with conservation organisation and be part of a thriving network of staff, students and professional practitioners working together for wildlife conservation.

  • You'll be career ready, with 90% of graduates in employment or further study within fifteen months of finishing the course. (source DiscoverUni 2023)

    Our students work in partnership with our staff to co-create featured projects, collaborating with professional practitioners and participating in individual placement opportunities. Take a look at our Co-creating Science webpage to find out about the exciting projects, work placements and final year dissertations our students get involved in, including moose behaviour in Norway, Madagascan rainforests, and chimpanzees in Tanzania to name just a few.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 72 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Sandwich including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £22,000

    Full-time including foundation year

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £22,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
    9112 Forestry and related workers
    2112 Biological scientists

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    UCAS Points

    104 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Sandwich including foundation year
    Duration
    5 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Biology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £22,000

    Offered by

    Bournemouth University

    Poole

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