Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Animal Biology and Conservation
- 3 years
- Duration
- Upon request
- Price
- Sept 2025
- Start
- May 2025
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Oxford / United Kingdom
- Location
- Oxford Brookes University
- School
Program description
In Animal Biology and Conservation, you study conservation ecology, evolution, and developmental biology. Try to answer:
- How do we best conserve rare and endangered animal species?
- What adaptations help animals cope with life in changing environments?
- How can conservation respond to climate change?
You will develop excellent skills including:
- research practice
- data collection and analysis
- research presentation skills
- animal identification and survey techniques required by conservation practitioners.
A crucial component of the degree is laboratory and fieldwork. Additionally, you can put your knowledge to use by participating in fieldwork in Devon and France.
We have strong ties to both local businesses and regional environmental organizations. We assist in giving our students engaging internship and employment options.
Program structure
Year 1
- Biodiversity (double)
- Cell Biology and Genetics
- The Physical Environment: The Underlying Science
- Field Course: Identification and Methodology
- The Practising Scientist
Year 2
- Animal Behaviour
- Career Development
- Environment-Biosphere Interactions
- Field Course: Surveys and Licensing
- The Green Planet
- Threatened Species
Optional Modules
- Data Carpentry
- Geographical Information Systems
- Genetics
Year 3 (Optional Industrial Placement)
The Industrial Placement module lets you gain first-hand experience of applying theoretical and practical science within a professional environment, for example within an industrial biotechnology company or a laboratory. You will gain insight into the work of a professional scientific employer and develop both practical laboratory skills and the ability to self-assess.
Year 4 (Year 3 If No Placement)
- Advanced Topics in Wildlife Conservation
- Environmental Change
- Environmental Consultancy
- Interpreting Environmental & Ecological Complexities
- Professional Skills & Techniques
- Project/Dissertation
Optional Modules
- Science and Humanity
- Work experience module - (single credit module that can be taken in either semester)
- Independent Study in Life Sciences - (single credit module that can be taken in either semester)
Price
Upon request
Requirements for applicants
General Entry Requirements
- Acceptable passes in five subjects (exceptionally four subjects) at GCSE or GCE including:
- one 12-unit vocational A-level, or
- two A-levels or two 6-unit vocational A-levels, or
- one A-level or 6-unit vocational A-level plus two AS-levels, or
- two 3-unit vocational A-levels
- A National Certificate or Diploma at a good standard.
- The International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 24 points) or the European Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 60%).
- Five subjects in SCE with two at Higher level or one at Advanced Higher level.
- Three subjects in Scottish Highers or two at Advanced Higher level.
- Any other qualifications considered by the Academic Board to be of equivalent standard.
- A recognised access course
Specific Entry Requirements
- A Level: Including one A Level or a comparable Level 3 qualification in a science subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology)
English language requirements
- IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking
About the university
The history of Oxford Brookes University spans more than 150 years. We began as a modest School of Art in rented classrooms and have expanded into one of the UK's top modern universities with a reputation for distinction in teaching and research on the local, national, and worldwide levels.
Our primary goal is to provide a top-notch educational experience that helps each of our graduates to be competent, self-assured, and prosperous. The standard of instruction students receive is an integral component of this.
Oxford Brookes works with a wide range of partners both domestically and internationally. Our connections are essential to improving our instruction, research, and information sharing. Additionally, they provide our students a wealth of placement, internship, and employment options.
In cooperation with our Associate College Partners as well as directly, we offer a variety of higher education and degree apprenticeships (ACPs).
