BSc (Hons) Ecology & Wildlife Conservation

The BSc (Hons) in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation at Bournemouth University is a course designed for students with a passion for the environment and a desire to make meaningful change. Focused on understanding the complexity of the biological world, students study the living environment, wildlife conservation and the biological aspects of natural systems. Course Content: The course comprises a strong emphasis on practical skillset, offering fieldwork opportunities both in the UK and the Isle of Purbeck, alongside a unique residential field trip in an overseas location. You’ll benefit from the knowledge of experienced academics and visiting industry professionals throughout the course. The course covers key topics like species identification and biological monitoring, habitat management, biodiversity and conservation issues, and environmental law.Key Modules: Some of the key modules you’ll study include Principles of Ecology, Ecological Methods, Animal Behaviour & Welfare, Wildlife Forensics, Population & Community Ecology, and Freshwater Ecosystems.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).Future Careers: Being a graduate of the BSc (Hons) Ecology and Wildlife Conservation equips you for a diverse range of careers, including conservation biologist, ecologist, environmental consultant, forest manager, wildlife rehabilitator, environmental impact assessor, and much more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.