FdSc Conservation Science and Animal Management
University of SuffolkEast Coast College (Great Yarmouth), United Kingdom
Course overview
The FdSc Conservation Science and Animal Management is an exciting and dynamic course will enable you to develop an understanding of the essential practical and theoretical elements of the management of animal species, and populations with relation to ecology, environmental management, and human impact. | The course offers opportunities to study animal management, wildlife surveying, distribution and conservation within a range of environments. | You will develop an essential broad base to the theoretical knowledge and practical experience needed for working in the conservation and animal management industries and includes compulsory work experience. This course offers you an opportunity to follow a career into wildlife conservation and management at home or abroad by offering an insight into both in situ and ex situ conservation.
Key highlights
- Compulsory work experience in the conservation and animal management industries
- Wildlife surveying, distribution and conservation studied across varied environments
- Covers both in situ and ex situ conservation approaches
- Links animal population management with ecology and environmental management
- Explores human impact on animal species and their habitats
- Combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience for industry roles
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 80 — Text: 80 UCAS tariff points (or above)
- A-level: CDD — A-Level: CDD
- BTEC: MMP — BTEC: MMP
- T-level: Pass — T Level: Pass A*-C
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Wildlife conservation officer
- Zookeeper
- Ecological survey assistant
- Animal care technician
- Countryside ranger
- Conservation project assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £16,500
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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