BSc (Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science

The Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science course offered by Canterbury Christ Church University is designed for individuals keen on exploring and understanding local and global wildlife issues. By undertaking this program, students learn to appreciate the inter-relationships between organisms and their environments as they delve into the realm of wildlife ecology, conservation, and science. Course Content: This program emphasizes learning ecology in the context of wildlife and countryside conservation. Students are educated on the importance of wildlife conservation whilst also being exposed to specific ecological principles, concepts, and issues. The course develops the understanding of the ecological requirements of specific plants, animals, and habitats, including the problems associated with habitat conservation. It explores both terrestrial and aquatic habitats focussing on the ecological principles that underpin animal and plant population management.Key Modules: This course comprises a range of modules including Marine and Freshwater Ecology, Practical Countryside Skills, Ornithology, Terrestrial Mammalogy, Herpetology, and Invertebrate Zoology among others. The approach combines a mix of theory, practical sessions, and fieldwork to instil a holistic understanding of wildlife ecology and conservation.Accreditations: The Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) which assures the level of course content, delivery, and relevance to employment in the field.Future Careers: Students who take up this course can move into various career paths such as ecological consultancy, nature conservation bodies (like Natural England, RSPB, etc.), environmental education, postgraduate research degrees or further study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.