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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C182

Wildlife Conservation Biology (with placement)

University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,425Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation Biology (with placement) at University of Gloucestershire is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Cheltenham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Why Wildlife Conservation Biology? Earth’s sixth mass extinction is underway, driven by humans at a rate far faster than that previously achieved through natural environmental changes of the past. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to help you contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals for rebalancing life on our planet by halting and reversing biodiversity loss. You’ll be part of our Bioscience courses, which achieve a consistent high ranking in the UK for student experience and graduate prospects. International tuition fees are £17,425 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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UCAS Code:C182
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBB

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,425

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£69,700

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — University of Gloucestershire

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£27,000
3 years£17,500£20,000£25,000
5 years£20,500£24,500£33,000

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 18% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£24,500

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

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
35%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
94%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
84%
Learning resources
98%
Student voice
92%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Gloucestershire

University of Gloucestershire offers Wildlife Conservation Biology (with placement) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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