BSc (Hons) International Wildlife Biology
Wildlife biology is the study of organisms, their behaviour, ecology, environment and management. On USW's unique International Wildlife Biology degree you will study and interpret the biological processes and interactions that determine species diversity and distribution, their responses to biotic and abiotic factors, and apply current scientific thinking and practices to wildlife biology research and management in globally changing landscapes.
There is a strong practical field element to this International Wildlife Biology course, providing opportunities for immersive learning on three continents. You will study the wildlife and habitats of different landscapes in South Africa, which is a compulsory component of the course.
You will also develop your scientific skills on UK field trips, and have the option to apply research techniques in the tropical forests and coral reefs of Asia or Central America.
Typical study subjects include big game tracking, conservation genetics, wildlife management, ecology, vertebrate zoology, marine and freshwater biology.
What you will study
Year One: International Wildlife Biology Degree
- Big Game Tracking (South Africa field course)
- Biological Research Skills
- Microorganisms and the Dynamic Cell
- Principles of Ecology
- Evolutionary Botany and Zoology
- Genetics and Evolution
Year Two: International Wildlife Biology Degree
- Patterns in African Biodiversity (South Africa field course)
- Conservation Genetics and Wildlife Management
- Ecological and Wildlife Assessment
- Vertebrate Zoology
- Environmental Modelling for Wildlife Management
Optional (one of two):
- Ethology
- Tropical Ecology and Conservation (Tropical field course)
Year Three: International Wildlife Biology Degree
- Wildlife Research Project (40-credits)
- Marine and Freshwater Biology
- Advanced Ecology
Optional (two of three):
- Global Ecological Change
- Humans and Other Primates
- Agriculture, Evolution and Biotechnology
Careers
On our BSc (Hons) International Wildlife Biology degree you will gain a range of traditional and contemporary scientific laboratory, field, analytical and research skills that are applicable to working in ecological consultancy, wildlife conservation organisations, education, or postgraduate study. Our International Wildlife Biology course equips you with transferable skills for a range of other career options too.
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