Biological Science (Wildlife Health Science) with Placement Year - BSc (Hons)

Royal Veterinary College, University of London

The BSc in Biological Sciences (Wildlife Health Science) is an undergraduate degree, the aim of which is to give you a thorough foundation in biosciences, with further specialisation into aspects of biology required by wild animal professionals. The overall aim of this course is to produce graduates with high levels of understanding about animal health that are able to apply that to wildlife health situations. This degree is delivered together with the Zoological Society of London.\In the first year, you will learn about normal animal physiology including all major body systems and biological processes. In the second year, you will explore disease processes, pathogen biology and an introduction to wild animal biology, as well as carrying out a short wild animal biology focused research project.In the third year, in addition to two core wildlife related modules, you will be able to tailor the direction of your course, choosing from a programme of advanced study chosen from a range of optional modules. You will also carry out a longer wildlife health research project, supervised by a member of academic staff, during which you will continue to develop your practical, analytical and reasoning skills as well as communication, teamwork and professional development skills.The compulsory third year modules will give you in-depth teaching about the health and welfare of wild animals, as well as providing experience in wildlife research. The projects in your second, and third years are relevant to wild animal biology and this focus aims to make sure that you are ‘work ready’ for a career in a wildlife setting, either in an academic role or in industry.

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