Part-Time BSc (Hons) ANIMAL CONSERVATION AND BIODIVERSITY

Concentrating on helping you understand both the theoretical and practical aspects of animal conservation and biodiversity, this qualification will prepare you for a wide variety of career opportunities within this important sector. You will examine in detail practical conservation management and complete a final year project on a biodiversity theme of your choice. At the end of the programme you will have gained a comprehensive grounding in the issues surrounding this subject and be able to effectively apply the principles learnt.

UCAS Course Code: DC31 H BSc/ACB1

Entry Requirements

160 UCAS points: 2 A Levels at Grade C or above, or a National Diploma at PMM or equivalent in appropriate subjects.

Additional Experience
Life experiences are taken into account when considering applications.

Location
Hadlow

Course Duration
Full time: 3 years, 2 days per week. Part time: 4 years, 1 1/2 day per week.

Course Content

Year 1

• Animal science
• Experimental design and analysis
• Principles and practices of animal husbandry
• Principles of management
• Principles of conservation

Year 2

• Practical conservation and management
• Breeding management and genetics
• Comparative anatomy adaptation and evolution
• Global biodiversity and conservation issues
• Exotic species management
• Animal health

Year 3

• Conservation grazing management
• Advanced monitoring and habitat assessment
• Behavioural ecology
• Animal/human conflict resolution
• Conservation and tourism
• Current issues
• Project

Assessment Method
Coursework (written assignments, projects and presentations) as well as examinations.

Progression Routes
Successful students may progress onto a related MSc or PhD programme, or into a wide range of management and research posts within the industry.

Specialist Equipment Needed
Protective clothing, footwear and wet weather clothing as well as overalls will be required.