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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Frenchay Campus1
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Frenchay Campus1
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Frenchay Campus1
Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
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BSc(Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science explores wildlife conservation issues at local, national and global levels. Created in partnership with Bristol Zoo Gardens, it gives you unique access to the zoo's facilities and expertise.Mixing theory with practice, you’ll delve into the relationship between wildlife and society, and consider the impact of human activities on the living world. Deepen your knowledge of conservation by carrying out work in natural habitats close to Bristol, including the Severn Estuary, the Cotswolds woodlands and grasslands, the Somerset Levels and Avon Gorge. Tap into our many links with local conservation organisations, and go on placements, volunteering, field-based work and residential trips in the UK and overseas. Choose our sandwich course option to spend your third year on a work placement in this country, Europe or further afield, applying your knowledge to topical conservation issues.Explore the steps that can be taken to alleviate biodiversity decline, and get the strong foundation you need for a career in conservation.You’ll be well prepared to go into a wide range of jobs. You could work in national and international wildlife conservation, conservation consultancy, media and wildlife film-making, wildlife and enterprise, or wildlife conservation research. As a science graduate, your skills will be highly valued, and you could also go into a range of non-science graduate positions.
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A levelA level:
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Access to HE Diploma:
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
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Grade C or above in a Science subject. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.
15 Level 3 credits at Merit in a Science subject.
Grade 5 in a Higher Level Science subject.
H2 in a Science subject.
Five units in a Science subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us.
Science or Healthcare Science. If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a D in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
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