BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology
- Part-time study available
- International students can apply
- Work placement opportunity
You have many opportunities to work in voluntary and government conservation organisations operating at local, national and international levels. Opportunities also exist for you to work in environmental consultancies, environmental education and in zoos. Previous students have gained employment in zoos, country parks, animal sanctuaries and environmental consultancies.
Career Prospects
Zoos play an important role in the conservation of biodiversity and many species are now bred in captivity as part of national, regional and international breeding programmes. The EC Zoos Directive requires zoos and aquariums in the European Union to have a conservation role. As a result, it is likely that zoos across Europe will increase their breeding, scientific and education activities in the future, and with this degree you could be the person they are looking for.
Graduates have undertaken research for a PhD including studying orangutans in Borneo, large animals in Tanzania and various projects in urban ecology.
Alumni Profile
Rebecca Jefferey – current student
I chose Salford because it was the best university for my course; there was the opportunity to take a placement year and get involved in active research.
The course is just as I expected, with a mix of practical and theoretical aspects it is really enjoyable. There is a lot of work to do, but you get plenty of support.
The field course and laboratory classes are my favourite parts.
Industry Links
You will visit Chester Zoo, South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Knowsley Safari Park, Blackpool Zoo, Twycross Zoo, Dudley Zoo and Martin Mere (Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust). Staff from some of these institutions contribute lectures to the course.
Placements
Students have undertaken work placements in a wide range of countries including South Africa, Madagascar, Spain, Greece, and the USA, working with a very wide range of animals from donkeys and wolves to seals and turtles. Zoo biology students have undertaken placements in zoos in the USA, Canada and the UK.