BSc Wildlife Conservation
About this course
BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation is an undergraduate degree exploring animal ecology, behaviour, and the protection of natural habitats. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, the course includes practical learning through UK and international field trips to zoos, animal parks, and wetlands, as well as laboratory work. The first year establishes fundamental scientific concepts through Biodiversity, Global Distribution of Wildlife, Field Biology, Genes to Ecosystems, Study Skills, and Introduction to Zoo Biology. The second year builds on this with Conservation Biology, Wildlife Behavioural Ecology, Monitoring Environmental Change, Ecology in Action, Research Skills, Ocean Challenges, and Primate Behaviour and Conservation. The final year focuses on advanced applications and independent study, featuring Environmental Geographical Information Systems, Practical Ecology and Conservation, Final Year Project and Professional Skills, Animal Cognition and Social Complexity (Wildlife), Mitigating Climate Change, Tropical Ecology and Conservation, and Bird Biology and Conservation.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 UCAS points. A level: 104 UCAS points. Two full A-levels required as a minimum. All subjects accepted. BTEC: DMM T level: Overall Merit in Science or Animal Science. Scottish Highers: 104 UCAS points from two Scottish Higher Levels required. Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 UCAS points from two Higher Levels required. IB: 30 points overall. Must have passed the full International Baccalaureate to be considered. Access to HE: 104 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma. GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Animal care and control services: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 64%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 3%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Zoo Biology
- Biodiversity
- Global Distribution of Wildlife
- Field Biology
- Genes to Ecosystems
- Study Skills
- Conservation Biology
- Wildlife Behavioural Ecology
- Monitoring Environmental Change
- Ecology in Action
- Research Skills
- Ocean Challenges
- Primate Behaviour and Conservation
- Environmental Geographical Information Systems
- Practical Ecology and Conservation
- Final Year Project and Professional Skills
- Animal Cognition and Social Complexity (Wildlife)
- Mitigating Climate Change
- Tropical Ecology and Conservation
- Bird Biology and Conservation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Wildlife Conservation at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £28,000. The £22,500 median after five years is £12,000 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Wildlife Conservation at University of Salford do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Wildlife Conservation at University of Salford?
100% 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 University of Salford?
The typical offer is 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Is BSc Wildlife Conservation at University of Salford accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
How many students continue on BSc Wildlife Conservation at University of Salford?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.