BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation

The Wildlife Conservation BSc (Hons) course at Liverpool John Moores University offers in-depth knowledge of wildlife conservation from a global and UK perspective. The course equips students with the necessary skills to successfully contribute towards Earth's wildlife conservation. This is a three-year full-time degree course that enables students to undertake a placement year with a professional conservation organization.Course Content: The course is designed to provide a sound understanding of wildlife conservation's theoretical concepts and practical applications. It introduces noteworthy conservation case studies and engages students in practical work involving protected area management, animal behavior, and species reintroduction. The course also features a residential field trip to South Africa, to experience real-world conservation issues.Key Modules: Key modules include Conservation of UK Habitats & Species, Conservation Genetics, Animal behaviour: A Quantitative Approach, Conservation Practice including a Residential Field Course and Sustainability & Resilience. The final year offers a variety of choices, with the common thread being the global scale of conservation challenges and the role of biodiversity in ecosystem services.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), providing graduates with a route to professional membership of the institute.Future Careers: Graduates from this course are well-equipped for careers in a variety of sectors including local government, environmental consultancies, non-governmental organizations, and research institutions. Among the potential job titles are Conservation Officer, Environmental Consultant, and Researcher.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.