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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: D44X

Wildlife Conservation (with foundation year)

Nottingham Trent University
Southwell, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,950Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation (with foundation year) at Nottingham Trent University. Based in Southwell, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This course is an integrated foundation degree, where you'll progress onto our BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation course, once you successfully complete your foundation year. Our integrated foundation degrees offer a unique gateway to our BSc courses for those who currently don't meet the degree-level entry criteria. The foundation year acts as a launch pad, supporting you with the transition to university learning. International tuition fees are £17,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Ecological Principles and Processes
Animal Behaviour and Physiology
Biodiversity and Species Identification
Habitat Conservation and Management
Research Methods in Ecology
Wildlife Population Monitoring
Conservation Biology and Policy
Field Ecology and Practical Skills
UCAS Code:D44X
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points56

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,950

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£71,800

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Nottingham Trent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£25,000£28,500
3 years£20,000£23,000£26,000
5 years£24,000£27,500£34,000

UK subject average: £24,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

71%Working
8%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
24%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
96%
Assessment and feedback
94%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University offers Wildlife Conservation (with foundation year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#61UK Ranking
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