BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation

200 points including a minimum of 160 points from at least two A-Levels or equivalent

Post-16 qualifications should include at least one science subject at A2 Level, preferably Biology

Relevant equivalent qualifications are also considered, eg BTEC Animal Management (ecology/biology route)

You should have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above, or Key Skills Communication and Application of Number at Level 2

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The Access to Higher Education Diploma requires candidates to accumulate 60 credits, at least 45 of which are at Level 3. To study awards in DD34 BSc Animal Behaviour & Wildlife Conservation at the University of Wolverhampton, students must further achieve at least a 'merit' in at least 18 of their Level 3 credits.

Language entry requirements

The University accepts the following minimum English language standards for entry to its degree courses.

You must have at least one of the following standards in English to enter a degree or diploma course:

An IELTS score of 6.0, or a TOEFL score of 550 (or 213 for the computer-based test)

Pearson PTE Academic score of 54

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) examination

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) examination

GCSE/GCE O Level grade C or equivalent British-based examination

For selected countries, a good pass in English in the final year of secondary school (this being the equivalent of year 13 in England and Wales), or

Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the British Council (as listed in the British Council NARIC Guide) or an equivalent body

For entry to the BA (Hons) English Language and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programmes, you will need a score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, since this is a special award which includes an international qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Year 1 offers a thorough introduction to animal behaviour and the fundamentals of conservation. It also introduces key aspects of ecology, evolution and diversity, biogeography, physiology and ethology. A particular emphasis is placed on the techniques and the skills required for effective fieldwork.

Year 2 looks more closely at the theories behind the ways in which animals interact with each other and with their physical environments. A strong emphasis is put on developing research skills alongside experience of planning and undertaking data collection outside of the classroom. Aspects of conservation biology such as conservation genetics and the role of captive populations are examined. Options for international field courses and work placements are available.

Year 3 offers an optional sandwich year or alternatively you could progress directly to your final year. This provides more detailed study of animal behaviour and its application in practical wildlife conservation in a range of settings from reserve design and landscape-scale conservation initiatives through to management of captive populations. Further opportunities for international field courses may be offered and you will also undertake and write up your own research project.