International Wildlife Biology (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
University of South Wales
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Pontypridd

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Pontypridd

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If you dont have the right qualifications to apply for the BSc (Hons) International Wildlife Biology, this course offers an alternative route into degree study. You’ll start by completing a foundation year, which provides well-structured support, before progressing to the first year of the degree.Wildlife biology is the study of organisms, their behaviour, ecology, environment and management. You will study big game tracking, conservation genetics, wildlife management, ecology, vertebrate ...Read more

If you don't have the right qualifications to apply for the BSc (Hons) International Wildlife Biology, this course offers an alternative route into degree study. You’ll start by completing a foundation year, which provides well-structured support, before progressing to the first year of the degree.

Wildlife biology is the study of organisms, their behaviour, ecology, environment and management. You will study big game tracking, conservation genetics, wildlife management, ecology, vertebrate zoology, marine and freshwater biology and more.

There is a strong field element, providing opportunities for immersive learning on three continents. You will study the wildlife and habitats of different landscapes in South Africa; develop your scientific skills on UK field trips, and have the option to apply research techniques in the tropical forests and coral reefs of Asia or Central America.

Careers

Successful completion of this foundation course will enable you to progress on BSc (Hons) International Wildlife Biology degree. Here you will gain a range of traditional and contemporary scientific laboratory, field, analytical and research skills that are applicable to working in ecological consultancy, wildlife conservation organisations, education, or postgraduate study.

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56/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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85th
CUG Ranking
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95th
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The university is quite diverse and inclusive. The general atmosphere is one that is quite welcoming as well. However it is hard to get around the Trefroest campus due to the..Read more

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A level

A level:

DD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

PPP Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (D or E) Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

D Grades / Points required

To include a relevant Science subject but exclude General Studies.

To include a relevant Science subject but exclude General Studies.

Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points

In a relevant Science subject.

Passing the Science T Level with Pass (D or E in the Core)

We accept the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate in lieu of a second subject.

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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

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University of South Wales Pontypridd Rhondda, Cynon, Taff CF37 1DL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Treforest  0.2 miles away
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