See your future in Biological Sciences and Wildlife
Explore careers based in biological sciences and wildlife and discover degree courses that can get you there.
Protect precious biodiversity
Science is a diverse and evolving field. As a scientist in the lab or out in the field, you can address these challenges and help make scientific breakthroughs.
As the human impact on the natural world becomes more apparent, and the loss of precious biodiversity increases, there is urgent need for us to protect life. Studying a biology, wildlife or zoology-based degree is a rewarding opportunity to build the skills and knowledge to make a difference.
If you're ready to continue your passion for science into higher education, read on and discover degree course grounded in biological sciences, and designed to accelerate your career prospects.
Planet-saving careers
Mitigating the effects of climate change is essential for the survival of life as we know it and for preventing the extinction of many endangered species.
Explore the different ways a degree in wildlife conservation, geography or environmental management can help protect our environment.
Trending biology and wildlife-based roles
Ecologist Specialist
Northern Roots Urban Farm includes a large biodiversity project. Conservation and ecology specialists are improving wildlife habitats such as introducing hedges and ornamental gardens, restructuring plantation woodlands, and expanding the woodland and wetland areas to support the diverse range of wildlife in the area.
Fresh Water Conservationist
Although the River Irwell runs through urban areas, it provides a safe haven for ducks over winter and is an important habitat for many insects, fish, birds and mammals. In recent years conservation groups have cleaned up the river and improved the water quality, allowing more wildlife to return
Marine Biologist
Human activities have a devastating impact on our oceans, marine life and habitats. Marine biologists work to preserve ocean environments and ecosystems, implement conservation strategies, study marine life and its interaction with the environment, and measure human impact on the oceans.
Zookeeper
Zoos recruit talented zoologists and conservationists to manage many of its wildlife conservation programmes and research projects. They often specialise in preventing species extinction through conservation and breeding management programmes, and leads many research projects relating to the health and wellbeing of all the wildlife of the zoo.
Study biology and wildlife with Salford
At the University of Salford, we're passionate about brining new talent to lead the way in advancing our understanding of human and natural sciences. If you're ready to start a career finding new solutions to protect precious biodiversity, make Salford your next step.
We've developed an exciting range of career-focused degree courses that offer specialisms in biological sciences, marine biology, wildlife conservation and zoology.
Be inspired by industry guest lectures and live projects. Join a professional science community finding ways to apply cutting-edge technology to advance human and natural sciences. Experience research-led teaching, delivered from our cutting-edge Bodmer laboratories based at our green campus just minutes from Manchester city centre.
Come and explore how to gain knowledge and skills for an exciting career where you can shape the future of science.
Biological Sciences
Choose a Biological Sciences degree to get to the very heart of life, and have the opportunity to take your studies abroad to the USA.
Explore our biology courses:
Marine Biology
Climate change, pollution and unsustainable fishing are just some of the many challenges facing marine life today. A Marine Biology degree will equip you with the skills understand complex ocean ecosystems and how to best protect them.
Explore our marine biology courses:
Wildlife Conservation
Choose to study wildlife conservation to learn what can be done to protect habitats, safeguard endangered species and restore biodiversity. You will focus on organisms’ relationship with their environment and learn about conservation practices for animals both in the wild, and in zoos and nature reserves.
Explore our wildlife conservation courses:
BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation
BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation with Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology
BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology with Foundation Year
Zoology
The animal kingdom and our precarious ecosystems are threatened - both by mankind and nature itself. A degree in Zoology gives you a fascinating opportunity to understand animals, their behaviour, their interactions with each other, and the environment.
Explore our zoology courses: