About the course

The BSc (Hons) Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science (with Foundation Year) degree will give you the opportunity to study zoology, ecology, environmental and conservation science, in one of the UK’s renowned wildlife hotspots. You will learn specialist skills such as wildlife surveying, GIS mapping, primatology and ornithology, with opportunities to travel to the Scottish Highlands, South Africa and the Peruvian Amazon.

　　The Foundation Year allows students with less science-oriented backgrounds a pathway into the BSc (Hons) Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science degree. Students study essential study skills in the sciences, essential principles of biology, and ecology. Additionally, students receive practical training in field research skills, taking advantage of the biodiverse reserves and natural environments around Suffolk.

　　The course aligns with the criteria for future accreditation with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and the Royal Society of Biology and addresses the current knowledge and skills shortages within the sector, as identified by CIEEM and the Natural Environment Research Council.

　　Career opportunities

　　This degree will give you the opportunity to follow many career paths. From basic research in universities, research organisations and museums to working for non-governmental organisations such as the National Trust, RSPB or the WWF.

　　Graduates can also find employment as planning consultants, conservationists, teachers and science writers, and with government agencies that have statutory responsibilities to devise policy and conserve the natural environment.Careers within agri-business and agri-tech sectors, wildlife parks and zoos, and sustainability management would also be available to students completing the course. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Ipswich
Fall (September), 2025	Ipswich

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Suffolk

Applications for full-time undergraduate courses should be submitted through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Applicants are also required to have GCSE English and maths grade 4/C or above, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications. Applicants who do not hold these qualifications may be considered on an individual basis based upon their overall application and the course applied for.

　　Students applying for Honours degrees, Foundation degrees and Diplomas of Higher Education need to fulfil the individual and specific entry requirements detailed on course pages. These are usually expressed as UCAS Tariff points, some courses will also have specific GCSE requirements. Some courses will have non-academic requirements which you will usually need to meet before the start of your course.

　　IELTS - 6.0 overall, and a minimum of 5.5 in each component, unless stated otherwise on the specific course page

　　TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 75 (with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing)

　　International Baccalaureate - English B, English A Literature and Language, English A Literature at Standard Level 5 or Higher Level 4

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 75.0

　　

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