STUDY
BSc (Hons) Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science (with Foundation Year)
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Institution code: | S82 |
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UCAS code: | C183 |
Start date: | September 2023 |
Duration: | Four years full time. |
Location: | Ipswich |
Typical Offer: | Please call our Clearing Hotline on 01473 338352 to discuss your qualifications and suitability for 2023 entry. |
Institution code: | S82 |
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UCAS code: | C183 |
Start date: | September 2023 |
Duration: | Four years full time. |
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Location: | Ipswich |
Typical Offer: | Please call our Clearing Hotline on 01473 338352 to discuss your qualifications and suitability for 2023 entry. |
Institution code: | S82 |
---|---|
UCAS code: | C183 |
Start date: | September 2024 |
Duration: | Four years full time. |
Location: | Ipswich |
Typical Offer: | 112 UCAS tariff points (or above), BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC), Merit (T Level) |
Institution code: | S82 |
---|---|
UCAS code: | C183 |
Start date: | September 2024 |
Duration: | Four years full time. |
---|---|
Location: | Ipswich |
Typical Offer: | 112 UCAS tariff points (or above), BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC), Merit (T Level) |
Overview
The natural world is as fragile as it is fascinating. If you share our passion for understanding and conserving nature and wildlife, this course is ideal for you, and opens the door to many established and emerging careers.
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.
This course 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.
Unlike similar existing degrees, this is a multidisciplinary course that will also provide you with a firm foundation in modern biology and laboratory research techniques to equip you with the skills required to pursue careers in emerging new areas.
This course enables you to share your passion for understanding and conserving nature and wildlife and opens the door to many established and emerging careers. We draw on a range of related disciplines to bring the subject to life, covering aspects of animal and plant ecology, marine and freshwater biology, animal behaviour, and environmental and conservation science.
While at the University of Suffolk you will benefit from close working relationships with a highly qualified and research active international teaching team and interact with numerous wildlife and conservation organisations, including Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Colchester Zoo, the RSPB, the Environment Agency, and the Field Studies Council (FSC).
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.
Course Modules
Our undergraduate programmes are delivered as 'block and blend' — more information can be found on Why Suffolk? You can also watch our Block and Blend video.
Downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.
Professional Placement
You can opt to include a professional placement year during your course to gain professional experience and relevant practical skills to enhance your prospects of securing graduate employment. This would mean your course length would change from three years full-time to four years full-time.
Downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.
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Mandatory module.
Mandatory module.
Mandatory module.
Mandatory module.
Mandatory module.
Mandatory module.
To understand the physiology and behaviour of life on earth, it is essential to have an understanding of how living organisms function at the cellular level. We will examine the structure and function of the subcellular components of microbial, plant and animal cells, and explore the genetic principles that are central to our understanding of inheritance, organismal diversity and evolution.
This module will provide students with the core skills required to carry out basic scientific procedures and communicate their research in an appropriate scientific format. The module is based on a series of practical sessions and is designed to develop the skills required for subsequent advanced modules on the course.
This module is designed to provide an understanding of the environmental challenges facing the world’s ecosystems. The module will examine the human impact on natural habitats, aquatic and terrestrial life and explore how to balance societies needs with the sustainability of the environment.
This module follows chronologically the development from biomolecules and the first basic cells through to the more complex organisms such as hominids and modern plants. Students will gain an appreciation of the process of evolution through natural selection which will furnish them with knowledge to underpin much of their further studies.
In this module, we will examine what controls the distribution and abundance of organisms, how energy is transferred through ecosystems and explore how the principles of ecology underpin effective conservation practice. The module will include field trips to a diverse range of habitats and introduce key surveying and ecological assessment skills.
This predominantly field-based module will introduce some of the common techniques used in wildlife research and provide experience of the skills required to carry out ecological surveys. We will visit a diverse range of local habitats, learn how to track and identify common and protected British wildlife species, and carry out a range of biodiversity and ecology assessments.
Mandatory module.
Mandatory module.
Requisite module.
Mandatory module.
Mandatory module.
Optional module.
Optional module.
Optional module.
Optional module.
Optional module.
Mandatory module.
Mandatory module.
Requisite module.
Mandatory module.
Optional module.
Optional module.
Optional module.
Optional module.
Course Modules 2024
Our undergraduate programmes are delivered as 'block and blend' — more information can be found on Why Suffolk? You can also watch our Block and Blend video.
Professional Placement
You can opt to include a professional placement year during your course to gain professional experience and relevant practical skills to enhance your prospects of securing graduate employment. This would mean your course length would change from three years full-time to four years full-time.
Downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.
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Mandatory module.
Mandatory module.
Mandatory module.
Mandatory module.
Mandatory module.
Mandatory module.
To understand the physiology and behaviour of life on earth, it is essential to have an understanding of how living organisms function at the cellular level. We will examine the structure and function of the subcellular components of microbial, plant and animal cells, and explore the genetic principles that are central to our understanding of inheritance, organismal diversity and evolution.
This module will provide students with the core skills required to carry out basic scientific procedures and communicate their research in an appropriate scientific format. The module is based on a series of practical sessions and is designed to develop the skills required for subsequent advanced modules on the course.
This module is designed to provide an understanding of the environmental challenges facing the world’s ecosystems. The module will examine the human impact on natural habitats, aquatic and terrestrial life and explore how to balance societies needs with the sustainability of the environment.
This module follows chronologically the development from biomolecules and the first basic cells through to the more complex organisms such as hominids and modern plants. Students will gain an appreciation of the process of evolution through natural selection which will furnish them with knowledge to underpin much of their further studies.
In this module, we will examine what controls the distribution and abundance of organisms, how energy is transferred through ecosystems and explore how the principles of ecology underpin effective conservation practice. The module will include field trips to a diverse range of habitats and introduce key surveying and ecological assessment skills.
This predominantly field-based module will introduce some of the common techniques used in wildlife research and provide experience of the skills required to carry out ecological surveys. We will visit a diverse range of local habitats, learn how to track and identify common and protected British wildlife species, and carry out a range of biodiversity and ecology assessments.
Mandatory module.
Mandatory module.
Requisite module.
Mandatory module.
Mandatory module.
Optional module.
Optional module.
Optional module.
Optional module.
Optional module.
Mandatory module.
Mandatory module.
Requisite module.
Mandatory module.
Optional module.
Optional module.
Optional module.
Optional module.
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WHY SUFFOLK
16th place in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards for Best Facilities 2023
WUSCA 20235th place in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards for Career Prospects 2023
WUSCA 202314th place in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards for Student Support 2023
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Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements 2024/25
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Career Opportunities
This degree will give you the opportunity to follow many career paths. From research in universities, research organisations and museums to working for non-governmental organisations such as the National Trust, RSPB or the WWF. Other opportunities include:
- Planning Consultants
- Conservationists
- Science writers
- Agri-tech
- Sustainability Management
- Opportunities in Wildlife Parks and Zoos
- Government Agencies
Facilities and Resources
Whatever you choose to study, you will learn in state-of-the-art surroundings. We have invested across the University to create an environment showcasing the latest teaching facilities enabling you to achieve great things.
Every teaching room has state-of-the-art AV equipment enhancing students learning experience and spread across the open study areas there are approximately 50 iMacs. The dual function technology allows students to choose between Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac software, allowing students to utilise the technology that best supports their chosen field of study.
The Waterfront Building supports flexible learning with open study on all floors, where students can access networked computers.
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