BSc Wildlife Conservation with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences specialising in wildlife conservation and ecology. Core topics include Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Data Analysis, and Mathematical Modelling. The course includes residential field courses and a final-year research project, with GIS applications for environmental monitoring. A foundation year pathway is available for students without standard science qualifications.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 64 UCAS points. A level: 64 UCAS Tariff points. At least one full A level is required. BTEC: MPP T level: Pass (D or E). Science only accepted subject. Must have passed all components. Access to HE: 64 UCAS Tariff 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. Scottish Highers: 64 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. IB: 26 points.
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
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%
- Administrative occupations: 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 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological Principles
- Environmental Conservation
- Data Handling
- Professional Communications
- Science for Health
- Earth Processes
- 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
- Final Year Project with Science Communication and Professional Skills (HANS)
- Mitigating Climate Change
- Modelling Environmental Systems
- Tropical Ecology and Conservation
- Applied Freshwater Biology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Wildlife Conservation with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
84% 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 with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Does BSc Wildlife Conservation with Foundation Year at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Wildlife Conservation with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.