Practical Wildlife Management (with Foundation year)

Wrexham University
Undergraduate FdSc Full-time 3 Years Agriculture and related sciences

A-Level Entry

EEE - DDD

UCAS Points

48 - 72 points

About this course

Why choose this course? Are you passionate about wildlife and conservation? Do you want to work with protected species of wildlife and help protect their habitats? Join us to learn about our changing planet and understand how best to conserve biodiversity.

Our Wildlife Management degree is for those who are passionate about wildlife and conservation. Become part of a growing team of ecologists who support the nationally and globally recognised work of conservation organisations in Wales and across the UK.

This unique course offers you an exciting opportunity to gain the latest scientific knowledge and practical skill set to succeed.

Key Course Features: Highly vocational course Learn with leading industry specialists Stunning rural campus Theory to practice learning experience Extensive campus grounds including meadows and woodland, ideal for practical surveys Wide range of protected species surveys carried out locally – including dormouse, reptile, amphibians, red squirrels, and bats Work experience modules enable students to carry out survey work that may contribute to gaining Protected Species Licences Opportunity to observe the work of Conservation Detection Dogs in practice Wide range of practical habitat management opportunities locally available – sand dune, woodland, hay meadow, upland, wetland, mountain, fresh water, brackish and marine environments You will work with industry experts to develop the specialist skills required by ecologists to conserve protected species of animals and habitats You will discover the key ecological concepts, processes and principles needed to manage the natural environment.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades EEE - DDD
UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 72 points
BTEC PPP - MPP

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3111 Laboratory technicians
1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
2112 Biological scientists
2151 Conservation professionals
1212 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services

Course Details

Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Northop
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Agriculture and related sciences