BSc Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation with Sandwich Placement
Entry requirements
96 UCAS points A Levels - grades CCC / BCD to include a Science subject, preferably Biology. BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM (in Animal Management or Applied Science) Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit) in a Science or Science related subject T Level - P - Core grade needs to be C or above- Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information. If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying. International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply English language requirements also apply
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What students say
Based on about 29 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: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Animal care and control services: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 73%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 4%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation
- Diversity of Life
- Ecology: Concepts and Field Techniques
- Succeeding at University in Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation
- Conservation Biology
- Evolution and Behaviour
- Professional Development in Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation
- Zoo and Wildlife Conservation and Monitoring
- Sandwich Placement (Life Sciences)
- Applied Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation
- Honours Project in Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation
- Invasion Biology
- Vertebrate Diversity and Conservation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £33,000. The £26,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of BSc Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton 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 Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.
Is BSc Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Does BSc Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.