BSc (Hons) Animal & Conservation Biology

The BSc (Hons) Animal and Conservation Biology course at Edinburgh Napier University is a four-year full-time undergraduate program. The course allows students to gain comprehensive knowledge in animal biology, ecology, habitats, and sustainability. The course is tailored to promote practical learning and comprises several field trips, practical lab work, and placement opportunities.Course Content: The course focuses on animal biology, including human prehistory, human ecology, and primate biology, along with biodiversity & conservation, habitat management, urban forestry, animal behaviour, and wildlife crime. The course incorporates several field trips to locations such as the Scottish Highlands, marine environments in Scotland, South Africa, and marine environments in the Mediterranean.Key Modules: Key modules include Introduction to Animal Biology, Microorganisms, Conservation Skills, Evolution & Genetics, Human Prehistory, Animal Physiology & Behaviour, Wildlife Crime, Urban Forestry, Biodiversity & Conservation, Field Surveying Skills, Habitat Management, and Behavioural Ecology.Accreditations: The BSc (Hons) Animal and Conservation Biology course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting the educational requirements of Chartered Biologist (CBiol)Future Careers: Graduates from this course can pursue career paths in environmental consultancy, ecological surveying, wildlife rescue and conservation, and countryside management. The course also prepares students for further study or research in environment-related fields. For more information on this course, please visit the [official course page.](https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/bsc-hons-animal-and-conservation-biology-undergraduate-fulltime)