University of Salford
Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology BSc (Hons)
University of Salford

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology BSc (Hons) at University of Salford for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in biosciences (non-specific).

Overall student satisfaction
75 /100
35 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Zoology

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of biosciences (non-specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £19000 £16000 £18000
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £21500 £11500 - £18500 £15500 - £22500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Zoology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22820 £19010 £23167
25-75 percentile range £19728 - £26213 £14612 - £23923 £18224 - £29277

Course Description

Human impact on the natural world has left a devastating impact on global wildlife habitats and biodiversity. Be part of the solution by building conservation theory and practice with our BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology degree.

There has never been a more urgent time to fight the loss of biodiversity. To be part of the solution, you will need strong theoretical knowledge and practical skills to save our precious wildlife and ecosystems. We’ve designed this course to provide you with an understanding of wildlife, biodiversity and conservation alongside specialist knowledge of conservation in zoos.

Take your scientific knowledge and skills further

Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, our course focuses on understanding biological process and exploring conservation in zoos and out in the wild. Across three years of study - or four if you choose to include an industry placement, you will advance your wildlife knowledge, covering specialist topics such as behavioural ecology, conservation biology and zoo animal management. You will experience hands-on learning in our advanced Bodmer laboratories, and develop transferable skills interpreting biological field data.

We put fieldwork at the heart of your learning experience. You will experience field trips including day visits to local zoo, as well and residential trips in the UK and abroad, depending on which modules you choose. In recent years, students have taken part in residential trips to Cumbria, Scotland, Shropshire and Gambia.

Get closer to industry

Focusing on real-world issues, you will balance theoretical learning with practical skill building, both in our laboratories on campus, and through UK and international field trips, which will provide you with real world experiences. We also regularly invite wildlife professionals and practitioners to share their knowledge through guest lectures.

During your studies, you will also have the option to include an industry placement between years two and three. Previous wildlife students have completed work placements both in the UK and overseas at organisations such as the Orangutan Tropical Peatland Project in Borneo, Serra dos Órgãos National Park in Brazil or closer to home at Blackpool Zoo or Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

You can also join our award-winning wildlife student society, where we can get involved with activities such as nature-spotting events, animal surveys, online talks, film screenings and many more social events to meet like-minded students.

Features

  • Built specialist knowledge of conservation theory and practice with a dual focus on the wild and zoos.
  • Experience residential field trips opportunities
  • Include an optional industry placement year in the UK or overseas
  • Part-time study option available
  • Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology

Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.

Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology BSc (Hons) at University of Salford

40% Business and public service associate professionals
35% Natural and social science professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Administrative occupations

Grading & Study Time

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

Access to HE Diploma

Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 4.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

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About University of Salford

The University of Salford is a publicly funded university in a town of the same name, in Greater Manchester, England. The university’s primary campus, Peel Park, is just half an hour’s walk from Manchester city centre. Additionally, this campus is also home to the Salford Museum and Art Gallery.

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21235
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