Integrated Wildlife Conservation
About this course
FdSc in Marine Biology, combining ecological sciences with wildlife conservation. The course is delivered in partnership with Bristol Zoological Society, with teaching at Bristol Zoo Gardens and the Bristol Zoo Project. Students take part in fieldwork and conservation projects throughout the programme. The FdSc can be topped up with a one-year BSc (Hons) at UWE Bristol.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. Tariff points: 64 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: A minimum of an AS in a Science subject. Relevant subjects: Subjects that meet the Science requirement for this course: Applied Science, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Design Technology, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology, Maths, Use of Maths, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Science in the Environment, Statistics. EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: You will need a minimum of three units in a Science subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email admissions (contact details below). For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: Level 3 credits in Science. Baccalaureate IB: To include Science at Higher Level. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: A minimum of O4 in a Science subject. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements. Cambridge Technical: You will need a minimum of three units in a Science subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email admissions (contact details below). For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. T Levels: Science or Healthcare Science. If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a C in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email admissions (contact details below).
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Ecology and Environmental Systems
- Wildlife Biology
- Wildlife and People
- Professional Work Skills
- Conservation Biology
- Animal Behaviour for Wildlife Conservation
- Effective Communication for Conservation
- Integrating Sustainable Development and Conservation
- Work and Research Skills
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on Integrated Wildlife Conservation at UWE Bristol?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Integrated Wildlife Conservation at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Integrated Wildlife Conservation at UWE Bristol?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.