BSc Wildlife Conservation
About this course
A BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology, studying the biology of marine organisms and their conservation. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes a wildlife conservation field course, an optional professional placement year, and a dissertation in wildlife conservation.
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Entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below: A Level - grades BBB-BCC including a Science related subject. BTEC - Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM) in a relevant subject. T Levels – grade Merit in a relevant subject. International Baccalaureate - a minimum of 32 points to include a Science or a related subject at Higher Level. Access to HE courses - Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or Higher in a Science or related subject). If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, we may be able to accept your prior learning or experience from outside of formal education. See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) page to learn more. English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 50%
- Wales: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological Techniques
- Communicating Science
- Ecology and the Diversity of Life
- Endless Forms: Evolution, Diversity and Biophilia
- Analysing Nature
- Environmental Change
- Research Skills for Wildlife Conservation
- Conservation Ecology
- Behavioural Ecology
- The Wild Muse: Creative Explorations of Nature
- Biological Systems
- Biology in Society
- Environmental Management
- Ecology and Nature
- Geospatial Skills for Professional Practice
- Professional Placement Year
- Dissertation Planning for Wildlife Conservation
- Dissertation Publication for Wildlife Conservation
- Wildlife Conservation Field Course
- Conservation Politics in Africa
- Wildlife Photography
- Marine Biology and Conservation
- Environmental Practice
- Extreme Climates and Environments
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Wildlife Conservation at Bath Spa University earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £37,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Ecology and environmental biology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Wildlife Conservation at Bath Spa University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Wildlife Conservation at Bath Spa University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Does BSc Wildlife Conservation at Bath Spa University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Wildlife Conservation at Bath Spa University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.