The Animal Conservation and Biodiversity degree is for those who seek employment in animal conservation organisations, ecological consultancies, or research and development roles. Modules focus on wildlife welfare, landscape conservation, animal health and disease, global biodiversity, and breeding management and genetics.
Many graduates go on to study Master’s or PhD degrees in their chosen specialism or forge successful careers as conservation scientists, wildlife officers, animal keepers, reserve wardens and ecological consultants.
The course is offered by one of the university’s partner colleges: Hadlow College in Kent.
What you should know about this course
What you will study
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Concepts in Conservation (15 credits)
- Industry Practices 1 (15 credits)
- Habitat Management Practices 1 (15 credits)
- Concepts in Ecology (15 credits)
- Field Surveying and Species Identification 1 (15 credits)
- Wildlife Behaviour and Population Management (15 credits)
- Research Skills (15 credits)
- Wildlife Welfare and Conservation Ethics (15 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Conservation Technology (15 credits)
- Wildlife and Landscape Conservation (15 credits)
- Industry Practices 2 (15 credits)
- Geographical Information Systems for Conservation (15 credits)
- Field Surveying and Species Identification 2 (15 credits)
- Environmental Education and Interpretation (15 credits)
- Data Analysis (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Business Planning and Project Management (15 credits)
- Global Biodiversity and Conservation Issues (15 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Animal/Human Conflict Resolution (15 credits)
- Current Issues for the Animal Sciences (15 credits)
- Honours Project (30 credits)
- Professional Ecological Skills (15 credits)
- Animal Ecology and Global Environmental Change (15 credits)
- Urban Ecology and Sustainable Landscapes (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Conservation and Tourism (15 credits)
- Forestry and Woodland Management (15 credits)
How you will learn
This section helps you understand more about how you’ll learn based on standard delivery of teaching and learning on campus.
We are looking forward to welcoming students to our campuses for 2021/22. In line with government guidance, we are committed to delivering as much of our teaching, learning and student activity as possible on campus for the 2021/22 academic year. Depending on the national situation, and government advice, the situation may change but we are confident we are ready to manage any changes quickly and safely.
Careers and placements
Will I have a work placement?
Work experience is built into all courses (including weekends and holidays) to ensure students develop the necessary employability skills that the industry requires.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
- Animal Boarding Assistant
- Pet Shop Assistant
- Animal Trainer
- Animal Behaviourist
- Animal Management Instructor
- Animal Welfare Inspector
- RSPCA Inspector
- Veterinary Nurse
- Animal Conservationist
- Animal Keeper
Do you provide employability services?
Hadlow College has a dedicated team that will work with you to develop your CV, provide you with interview experience and offer advice on your future career direction. As a University of Greenwich student, you can also benefit from the employability services at the University, including the online resources and one-to-one assistance with placement and employment opportunities, knowledge of job markets, HR selection processes and job applications.
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