Integrated Wildlife Conservation FdSc
Course Overview - Integrated Wildlife Conservation FdSc
Were the only university to offer a FdSc Integrated Wildlife Conservation foundation degree in partnership with a working zoo, learning from conservation scientists with real-world experience.
Why study integrated wildlife conservation?
By taking a biological approach to studying wildlife conservation, we can get a deeper understanding of our relationship with wildlife and the impact of our actions on it.
Studying conservation at this level gives you a springboard into further study, and a variety of interesting conservation careers.
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Were the only university to offer a FdSc Integrated Wildlife Conservation foundation degree in partnership with a working zoo, learning from conservation scientists with real-world experience.<br/><br/><strong>Why study integrated wildlife conservation?</strong><br/>By taking a biological approach to studying wildlife conservation, we can get a deeper understanding of our relationship with wildlife and the impact of our actions on it.<br/><br/>Studying conservation at this level gives you a springboard into further study, and a variety of interesting conservation careers.<br/><br/><strong>Why UWE Bristol?</strong><br/>FdSc Integrated Wildlife Conservation is particularly relevant if youre attracted to a career in conservation and want to gain the practical experience so valued by employers alongside the theory.<br/><br/>Youll attain a recognised qualification in wildlife conservation after two years and can take your study to degree level by doing the one-year BSc(Hons) Integrated Wildlife Conservation top-up at UWE Bristol.<br/><br/>Gain the practical skills and knowledge to work in wildlife conservation and play a positive role in helping to solve conservation challenges.<br/><br/>Youll be well placed in Bristol, which is home to the BBCs world-renowned Natural History Unit, and a recognised hub for environmental organisations and projects.<br/><br/>Youll gain invaluable learning experience with Bristol Zoo and where possible, participate in diverse conservation projects and fieldwork both in the UK and overseas.<br/><br/>This course is run by highly experienced conservation experts at Bristol Zoological Society and UWE Bristol, who are leading national and international conservation projects. Theyll bring their experiences working on innovative projects into the classroom, and this will enhance your employment opportunities by bringing you closer to the project leads.<br/><br/>Bristol Zoological Society is set to expand as they continue moving to their new Bristol Zoo Project location over the coming years. They have exciting plans to establish a Conservation Learning Centre, which will be a purpose-built hub for their higher education provision. This puts UWE Bristol in the unique position as co-creators of this state-of-the-art facility, providing exciting new opportunities for you as a wildlife conservation student.<br/><br/>Its an exciting time to join this course, as youll study at the Conservation Education Centre at Bristol Zoo Gardens where Bristol Zoological Societys world-renowned Field Conservation and Science Department is based, as well as at the Bristol Zoo Project for the first time.<br/><br/><strong>Where can it take me?</strong><br/>This course is excellent preparation for local, national and international careers in conservation.<br/><br/>Around 90 percent of our graduates continue to do their full BSc(Hons) degree in Integrated Wildlife Conservation. This allows you to study a range of contemporary topics in depth, including Primate Conservation, Wildlife Film and Media, and Science Communication, while developing your research skills through your research project.<br/><br/>We encourage you to apply for volunteering roles in the holidays, to add extra weight to your CV.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Frenchay Campus
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Course Code
F750
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
Must include Level 3 credits in a Science subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
To include Science at Higher Level. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP
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 us.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended 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.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
O4 in a Science subject.
A level
A Pass in an AS-Level science subject. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of one A-Level.
T Level
Science or Healthcare Science. If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a D in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
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.
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