BSc Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences, Marine Biology and Zoology, covering wildlife conservation theory and practice in both zoo and wild settings. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Fieldwork, and Environmental Analysis. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and includes an optional year abroad at Otterbein University in the USA. Residential field courses and a final-year dissertation develop independent research skills.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: English language and mathematics at grade C or 4 or above. Equivalents are accepted. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 64 UCAS points. A level: 64 UCAS points. At least one full A level is required. BTEC: MPP T level: Pass (D or E on the core) - Science only accepted subject Scottish Highers: 64 UCAS points from Higher Level. Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 UCAS points from Higher Level. IB: 26 points. Access to HE: 64 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma.
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 16%
- Sales occupations: 12%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 9%
- Administrative occupations: 7%
- Animal care and control services: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 55%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 3%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological Principles
- Scientific Methods
- Data Handling
- Professional Communications
- Science for Health
- Environmental Conservation
- Biodiversity
- Global Distribution Wildlife
- Study Skills
- Introduction to Zoo Biology
- Field Biology
- Genes to Ecosystems
- Conservation in Zoos
- Wildlife Behavioural Ecology
- Conservation Biology
- Research Skills
- Animal Welfare: Science and Practice
- Primate Behaviour and Conservation
- Animal Evolution (Marine and Wildlife)
- Ecology in Action
- Otterbein University
- Zoo and Exhibit Design
- Final Year Project and Professional Skills
- Final Year Project with Science Communication and Professional Skills (HANS)
- Animal Cognition and Social Complexity (Wildlife)
- Environmental Geographical Information Systems
- Tropical Ecology and Conservation
- Practical Ecology and Conservation
- Applied Freshwater Biology
- Veterinary and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology with Foundation Year at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £16,500 after 3 years, £21,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,500 and £25,000. The £21,000 median after five years is £13,500 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology with Foundation Year at University of Salford do next?
90% 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 Zoo Biology with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
87% 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 Zoo Biology with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Does BSc Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology with Foundation Year at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.