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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Aberdeen
Full Time
SEP-24
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Barony
Full time
SEP-24
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Edinburgh
Full time
SEP-24
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Aberdeen
Full time
SEP-24
4 Years
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The Wildlife and Conservation Management course is aimed at those who care about wildlife and the environment and want to protect it so that everyone may enjoy it. Biodiversity conservation, species and habitat identification, visitor management and land use are all included in a dynamic, hands-on course taught by enthusiastic professionals with direct experience in the land based industries. The course offers flexibility, allowing you to choose modules to suit your particular aspirations, and you’ll put the knowledge you gain to good use though real-life scenarios and case studies. This course attracts students of many different ages, backgrounds, and future aspirations. What they all have in common is an interest in studying this unique mix of biodiversity, conservation ecology and people management topics.
Assessment MethodsThis course is assessed in a variety of ways. Students will be assessed using methods such as essays, investigations and case studies, as well as through problem based exercises, presentations and observed or work experience tasks. Individual and collaborative projects are also used to assess students knowledge and skills. The course has been designed so that key transferrable skills are naturally embedded in the curriculum, equipping students with essential skills for the workplace and beyond.
ModulesYear 1: Biodiversity Conservation, Ecology and Ecosystems, Geology and Geomorphology, Rural Land Use, Environmental Awareness, Graded Unit 1, Interpretation and Visitor Management Techniques, Classification and Identification of Organisms, Leadership of Countryside Activities, Planning and Development, Heritage Studies, Biology, Wildlife Management, Information Technology, Animal Care: Wildlife, Wildlife Husbandry and Rehabilitation.Year 2. Modules include: Ecological Surveying, Data Collection and Handling Methods, Education for Sustainability, Tourism: sustainability and rural communities, Applied Interpretation, Terrestrial Ecology, Habitat Management, Graded Unit 2, Graded Unit 3, Business Management, Conservation Skills, Freshwater Environments, Marine Environments, Personal Development Planning, Soil Management, Work Placement, Geodiversity Conservation, Geographic Information Systems, Forestry: Woodland Conservation, Data Management for Ecological Surveying. Year 3: Mandatory modules include: Conservation Site Management, Ecological Principles and Applications, Rural Planning and Environmental Assessment, Integrated Catchment Management, Community Project Management, Research Skills and Data AnalysisStudents will also select 2 elective modules. To aid this selection a number of pathways linked to potential careers/academic interest areas have been developed:Conservation Management pathwayEcology PathwayLand Management PathwayNatural Heritage and People PathwayYear 4: Mandatory modules include: Honours Project or Work Based Research Project, Action for Biodiversity, Wildlife and Resource Management Conflicts, Professional Skills for ConservationStudents will also select 2 elective modules. To aid this selection a number of pathways linked to potential careers/academic interest areas have been developed:Conservation Management PathwayEcology PathwayLand Management PathwayNatural Heritage and People PathwayThe Edinburgh campus only consider applications to Year 3 of the course from applicants who have completed a relevant HND (or equivalent) qualification. Aberdeen and Barony campuses offer the course from Year 1.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBCC Grades / Points required
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
Scottish HND:
Pass Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Evidence of National 5 Maths and English (Grades A-C) are required
Applications will be considered for entry to Year 2 of the course from applicants with relevant HNC qualifications. Please contact Admissions to discuss.
Applications will be considered for entry to Year 3 of the course from applicants with relevant HND qualifications. Please contact Admissions to discuss.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.
£16,000 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£16,000 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
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