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INSTITUTION DURATION UCAS CODE CAMPUS
(WITH PLACEMENT
YEAR)
BSc BIOLOGICAL COURSE OVERVIEW

SCIENCES In the first year, you will learn about normal animal physiology
including all major body systems and biological processes.
(WILDLIFE HEALTH In the second year, you will explore disease processes,
pathogen biology and an introduction to wild animal biology,
SCIENCES) as well as carrying out a short wild animal biology focused
research project.

In the third year, in addition to two core wildlife related modules,
The BSc in Biological Sciences (Wildlife you will be able to tailor the direction of your course, choosing
from a programme of advanced study chosen from a range
Health Sciences) is an undergraduate of optional modules. You will also carry out a longer wildlife
degree, the aim of which is to give you a health research project, supervised by a member of academic
staff, during which you will continue to develop your practical,
thorough foundation in biosciences, with analytical and reasoning skills as well as communication,
additional training focused on applying teamwork and professional development skills.

these skills to wildlife health. The overall The compulsory third year modules will give you in-depth

aim of this course is to produce graduates teaching about the health and welfare of wild animals, as well
as providing experience in wildlife research with additional
with high levels of understanding about training focussed on applying these skills to wildlife health.
animal health that are able to apply that The projects in your second, and third years are relevant to
wild animal biology and this focus aims to make sure that you
to wildlife health situations. This degree are ‘work ready’ for a career in a wildlife setting, either in an
is delivered in collaboration with the academic role or in industry.

Zoological Society of London.
WORK PLACEMENTS AND
RESEARCH PROJECTS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You will carry out investigative research projects in the
We welcome applications from students with a wide range of second and third years of the course and have the
qualifications. For a complete list of academic qualifications opportunity to undertake an industry-based placement
and English Language requirements for this course, please see after year 2, BSc Biological Sciences (Wildlife
pages 48-49. Health Sciences with Placement Year) see page
28-29 for more information. This gives you an insight
COURSE COSTS into the working environment and could be wildlife
health related. It is important to note that you will be
UK tuition fees: £9,250* responsible for finding and securing a placement,
International tuition fees: £22,670* although you will be given guidance and support
Placements/sandwich year: £1,850* before and during the placement.
* Tuition fees are subject to change. Fees listed are representative of entry in
2023 and should be used as a guide only. See page 90 for more information.

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