BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation
The BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation at Liverpool John Moores University is taught by conservation experts and will allow you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to work in a professional conservation organisation. Develop your knowledge in ecology, genetics, evolution and animal behaviour and environmental sustainability and how to apply these to conservation practice. Develop key skills in animal and plant surveys and identification, create Habitat Management plans, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and conservation technologies. The degree also offers diverse placement opportunities in areas such as otter surveying, habitat and vegetation mapping and the rehabilitation and welfare of endangered species. Plus you will be able to go on overseas field trips.- Optional overseas fieldwork (self-funded) – previous destinations have included Costa Rica and Malaysia- Lots of exciting fieldwork to sites of conservation importance and interest. Day trips and core residential trips included in the fees*- Opportunities to take your studies international, through study aboard, placements and residential fieldtrips - Option to undertake a 4 to 6 week placement and/or a 12 month sandwich placement in the UK or overseas- Teaching from conservation experts involved in collaborative research projects and consultancy, including primate conservation, large African mammal conservation, human wildlife conflict, species reintroduction, biogeography and species distributions, bird social behaviour and ecosystem services- Learn practical skills including field surveying, animal and plant identification, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and recording animal behaviour- Learn conservation practice skills, such as Habitat Management Plans, protected area designation, zoo conservation and conservation technology- £6 million invested in state-of-the-art teaching facilities, including specialist GIS and animal behaviour observation software- Excellent career prospects in areas such as: nature reserve management; conservation NGOs; zoos and wildlife parks; conservation charities; conservation and environmental government bodies; and ecological and environmental consultancies- This degree is available to study following a foundation year- International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme - visit LJMU's International Study Centre to find out more - Campus location: City Campus*Additional course costs Practical and field activities underpin all programmes in the School. PPE is provided for all necessary practical work. There are no costs for day field trips for core and optional modules. Residential field trips associated with core modules are subsidised and include travel and half-board accommodation costs. Any residential field trips for optional modules will have costs involved. Locations may be subject to change and also subject to national and international travel restrictions.
The BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation at Liverpool John Moores University is taught by conservation experts and will allow you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to work in a professional conservation organisation. Develop your knowledge in ecology, genetics, evolution and animal behaviour and environmental sustainability and how to apply these to conservation practice. Develop key skills in animal and plant surveys and identification, create Habitat Management plans, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and conservation technologies. The degree also offers diverse placement opportunities in areas such as otter surveying, habitat and vegetation mapping and the rehabilitation and welfare of endangered species. Plus you will be able to go on overseas field trips.- Optional overseas fieldwork (self-funded) – previous destinations have included Costa Rica and Malaysia- Lots of exciting fieldwork to sites of conservation importance and interest. Day trips and core residential trips included in the fees*- Opportunities to take your studies international, through study aboard, placements and residential fieldtrips - Option to undertake a 4 to 6 week placement and/or a 12 month sandwich placement in the UK or overseas- Teaching from conservation experts involved in collaborative research projects and consultancy, including primate conservation, large African mammal conservation, human wildlife conflict, species reintroduction, biogeography and species distributions, bird social behaviour and ecosystem services- Learn practical skills including field surveying, animal and plant identification, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and recording animal behaviour- Learn conservation practice skills, such as Habitat Management Plans, protected area designation, zoo conservation and conservation technology- £6 million invested in state-of-the-art teaching facilities, including specialist GIS and animal behaviour observation software- Excellent career prospects in areas such as: nature reserve management; conservation NGOs; zoos and wildlife parks; conservation charities; conservation and environmental government bodies; and ecological and environmental consultancies- This degree is available to study following a foundation year- International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme - visit LJMU's International Study Centre to find out more - Campus location: City Campus*Additional course costs Practical and field activities underpin all programmes in the School. PPE is provided for all necessary practical work. There are no costs for day field trips for core and optional modules. Residential field trips associated with core modules are subsidised and include travel and half-board accommodation costs. Any residential field trips for optional modules will have costs involved. Locations may be subject to change and also subject to national and international travel restrictions.
