Dive into the fascinating world of animal behaviour and wildlife conservation with our BSc (Hons) program. Featuring a sandwich placement year, this course offers hands-on experience in the field, preparing you for a rewarding career in wildlife management and conservation.

Why choose this course?

Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology

This course provides passionate students with vital skills for conservation professional roles, crafted and honed through teaching by experienced staff, a variety of field visits and integral field-based work.

Behavioural observation, species survey and habitat assessment proficiencies are developed, with opportunities for you to study wildlife from your immediate environment through to large, charismatic mammals, even allowing you to work with these exotic species first-hand through zoos, aquaria, wildlife parks and international field courses.

Throughout, the course uses knowledge of behaviour to help understand conservation objectives. This examination of wildlife species and their conservation on local and international levels carried out in considered practical ways is unmatched in most other subject areas, dramatically aiding your employability worldwide and giving you a wealth of unforgettable experiences.

What's unique about this course?

Professionally Accredited: This course is accredited by The Royal Society of Biology, meaning that the course and its content meet industry and professional standards.

Expert Staff: Dr Christopher Young (course and subject leader), Dr Colin Dubreuil, Dr Ian Hooper, Dr Natasha Kruger, Prof Mark O’Shea, Dr Stefano Vaglio, Mr Ken Oliver

State-of-the-Art Facilities: As part of your learning, you will have access to three cutting-edge laboratories in our Rosalind Franklin Building, that offer the latest in technology, teaching and equipment.

Field Trips: This course provides students with the opportunity to observe animals and wildlife in their natural habitats by participating in off-site field visits locally, nationally and internationally.