Overview
At the University of Reading studying the BSc Ecology and Wildlife Conservation will equip you with the skills you need for a career in ecology or wildlife conservation through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience in the field. You will learn to apply knowledge of ecosystems to environmental issues such as habitat conservation, the biological control of diseases, and the protection of the world's rarest plants and creatures.
Most of our staff are actively engaged in research, and our work on wildlife ecology and conservation feeds into undergraduate teaching. You will also have the opportunity to take part in original research with a potentially global impact.
The University of Reading’s award-winning campus is home to over a thousand different animal species and is extremely useful for learning fieldwork skills. It offers multiple habitats for study, including lakes, hay meadows and woodlands, and allows you to step straight from the laboratory to the field. Additionally, the University owns a number of large farms, which can be used as sites for final year projects.
You will also be able to practise species identification and ecology skills through field trips to Spain and the tropics. These will also enable you to study biodiversity in other habitats such as arid landscapes, forests and oceans.
Furthermore, you can choose to carry out a year-long industrial placement between the second and final years, in order to gain valuable industrial experience. We have strong links with a number of ecological organisations including the RSPB, Environment Agency, and a range of wildlife trusts.
What career can you have?
During the course you will develop your communication, information handling, numeracy and problem-solving skills. Additionally, you can become a member of the Society of Biology and apply for Chartered Biologist status following graduation.
You can go on to work as a trainee in a non-governmental conservation organisation or ecological consultancy. Alternatively, you could find a role within the government or a government-funded agency, in an area such as pollution mitigation. You may also decide to become a conservation biologist and typically carry out practical conservation, management or fundraising for local wildlife trusts. Specialist expertise gained from the course can also apply to a career in the media. Finally, you will be well-placed to move into research or academia, or pursue further studies.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Ecology and behaviour
- Field ecology skills
- Evolutionary processes
- Ecology and environmental management
- Introduction to environmental sciences
- Biogeography and soils
- Animal diversity
- Soils in the environment
- Mammal diversity, behaviour and conservation
- Humans and the environment
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Reading, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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General requirements
Typical offer
- AAB–ABB including Biology and one other science.
- 32–35 points overall including 5 in Biology and a second science subject, both at higher level
Tuition Fees
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EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals9250 GBP / year≈ 9250 GBP / year
Living costs
Reading
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