Wildlife Management

Wildlife Management provides students with the necessary education, training and experience to fulfil the role of professional wildlife manager.

Why Aberdeen?

• The University has strong research programmes contributing to the study and management of wildlife all over the world
• Projects have helped conserve turtles in the Mediterranean, dolphins in the Moray Firth, and wild dogs in South Africa
• In Scotland, work has assessed the costs and benefits of managing red deer, wild geese and re-introducing the wolf and beaver

Programmes

Study Abroad

There will be opportunities for expeditions, voluntary work overseas and ‘year-out’ placements. International exchanges are also possible, normally in the second year of a four year programme. Similarly, it is possible to study for part of the degree in another European university under the ERASMUS programme.

Further Study Abroad Information. 

The opportunity to take Enhanced Study options as part of your degree and participate in co-curricular activities. See www.abdn.ac.uk/thedifference for more information.

In accordance with degree requirements, four courses at levels 1 and 2 combined and two courses at levels 3 and 4 combined must meet the requirements of enhanced study.  These courses provide an opportunity for sustained study in other disciplines, disciplinary breadth and cross-discipline study (Sixth Century Courses).

First Year

All Wildlife Management Students take eight courses, including three foundation biology courses (Organismal Biology, Ecology & Environmental Science and a tutorial course in Biological Sciences), Sustainable Land Management, a Global Challenges course from Geography and a Management course. This leaves a choice of two further courses which would normally contribute towards enhanced study.

Second Year

All students take eight courses including three Biology courses (Skills for Life Sciences, Community Ecology and Conservation Biology), and from Geography, Environment and Society. Four options are selected from a wide range of courses from within and out with the School of Biological Sciences. .

Third Year (Junior Honours)

All students normally take eight courses, including a further skills course in Life Sciences. Other core elements of the third year include Population Ecology, Plant/Animal Interactions, Biology and Control of Infectious Diseases, Animal Behaviour, a special topic essay and work experience.

Fourth Year (Senior Honours)

A semi-independent project takes up a substantial part of the Honours year. Students also attend courses on Bioethics, Wildlife Conservation & Management and Conservation & Global Change and prepare an extended essay. A further optional course may be selected.  A residential team-building course and careers sessions are included in the programme.

Teaching and Assessment

Courses use a wide variety of teaching methods including lectures, laboratory practicals, fieldwork, seminars and tutorials. Most courses are assessed by both continuous assessment and a written examination. Continuous assessment takes many forms including essays, a series of practical reports, or a group project. Final year students also attend a residential teamwork course.

Careers

Graduates find employment in a range of private and public sector activities, such as game reserve management, estate management, wildlife farming, eco-tourism and population control.

Finding your direction

There are many opportunities at the University of Aberdeen to develop your knowledge, gain experience and build a competitive set of skills to enhance your employability. This is essential for your future career success.  The Careers Service can help you to plan your career and support your choices throughout your time with us – from first to final year – and beyond.

• More information on employability at the University of Aberdeen.
• More information on the Careers Service.
• More information on careers prospects and employability with a degree in Wildlife Management.

Entrance Requirements

SQA Highers - BBBB*
A Levels - BBB*
IB - 30 points, 5 at HL
*including good performance in at least two Mathematics/Science subjects.

Advanced Entry - Advanced Highers ABB or A Levels ABB or IB 34 points (6 at HL), including Biology and Chemistry, one of which must be at A-grade.

For further details of entrance requirements click here

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