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RVET 3
R84 YEARS C301

INSTITUTION DURATION UCAS CODE
BSc Biological Sciences

(Wildlife Health Sciences)

C301

This course is also offered with a placement year.
Find out more about both courses here f www.rvc.ac.uk/bscwildlifehealthsciences
CAMPUS: Camden

The BSc in Biological Sciences (Wildlife Health Sciences) 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 in collaboration with the Zoological Society of London.

COURSE OVERVIEW
In the first year, you will learn about normal animal physiology staff, during which you will continue to develop your practical,
including all major body systems and biological processes. In analytical and reasoning skills as well as communication,
the second year, you will explore disease processes, pathogen teamwork and professional development skills.
biology and an introduction to wild animal biology, as well as
carrying out a short wild animal biology focused research project. The compulsory third year modules will give you in-depth teaching
about the health and welfare of wild animals, as well as providing
In the third year, in addition to two core wildlife related modules, experience in wildlife research. The projects in your second, and
you will be able to tailor the direction of your course, choosing third years are relevant to wild animal biology and this focus aims
from a programme of advanced study chosen from a range to make sure that you are ‘work ready’ for a career in a wildlife
of optional modules. You will also carry out a longer wildlife setting, either in an academic role or in industry.
health research project, supervised by a member of academic

WORK PLACEMENTS AND RESEARCH PROJECTS

You will carry out investigative research projects in the second insight into the working environment and could be wildlife health
and third years of the course and have the opportunity to related. It is important to note that you will be responsible for
undertake an industry-based placement after year 2, BSc finding and securing a placement, although you will be given
Biological Sciences (Wildlife Health Sciences with Placement guidance and support before and during the placement.
Year) see page 38-39 for more information. This gives you an
COURSE COSTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
UK tuition fees: £9,250* We welcome applications from students with a wide range of
International tuition fees: £21,090* qualifications. For a complete list of academic qualifications
Placements/sandwich year: £1,850* and English Language requirements for this course, please visit
pages 58-59.
* Tuition fees are subject to change. Fees listed are representative of entry in 2022
and should be used as a guide only. See page 102 for more information.

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