Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science

Understanding global biodiversity, and the effects of habitat loss and climate change, is crucial in helping us find new and better ways to conserve wildlife both in the UK and around the world.

Holders of the Community College Diploma (2/3 years) with an overall GPA of 2.7 out of 4 will be considered for undergraduate entry.

To study at UWE Bristol you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We accept a number of different Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for entry onto our degree courses, with IELTS being the most common. English language requirements vary slightly from subject to subject.

Please see a list of other acceptable English language qualifications.

Professional accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES), this course provides you with the tools to succeed in your future career.

Placements

Students who go on work experience tend to graduate with better degrees. Experience also hones your skills, industry knowledge and professional network, making you a sought after graduate.

You'll have opportunities to do placements, internships and volunteering.

If you choose the four year (sandwich) course, you'll spend a year away from the University on a work or study placement after Year two.

Students have worked with organisations including the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Bristol Natural History Consortium, National Trust, ARKive and Kew Gardens.

You could also get overseas experience. Students have worked on the Damara terns in Namibia, and with elephants in Africa, kiwis in New Zealand and gorillas in Cameroon.

You'll get help to find a placement and support throughout from department staff and our award-winning careers service.

Fieldwork

Spend a significant part of your time working in the field and getting to know the spectacular landscapes around Bristol.

There are two residential trips including a trip to Dartmoor during Year 1, with optional final-year trips to Cornwall, and the chance to go on expedition to Cuba or to the threatened forests of Madagascar, where you'll study human-wildlife interactions. Due to the covid-19 pandemic we may have to run suitable alternatives to these trips.

You'll investigate a range of natural and semi-natural habitats, and develop the practical skills to study wildlife and conservation science in the field.

Find out about a field trip in Cornwall from our students studying Marine Ecosystems, and read about a recent field trip to a tropical island near Cuba to study the ecosystem.

Study facilities

The course is part-delivered at Bristol Zoo, so you'll be surrounded by wildlife and wildlife experts, working in the zoo's new Education Centre, and at their second site Wild Place.

With access to well-equipped science laboratories, a glasshouse and a dedicated field centre at the University, you'll be supported and mentored by a team of specialists at the forefront of their profession.

You'll get to use extensive equipment for fieldwork and field-based laboratory work at our field centres.

Learn more about UWE Bristol's facilities and resources.

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