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.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

As part of your work-related learning, you have the opportunity to undertake a short (4-6 week) work-based placement or a 12-month placement with a relevant organisation in the uk or abroad. this work experience will not only give you a chance to put into practice what you have learnt in the first two years, it will also help you develop your personal skills and add real value to your cv. such experiences are not only extremely rewarding, they can lead to permanent employment through contacts made. recent sandwich placements have included: management and surveying in rspb reed bed sites, tracking game birds at the game and wildlife conservation trust; surveying for wolves in italy, evaluation of top wildlife sites on an mod estate; surveying sea birds with the wildfowl and wetlands trust; rearing of endangered species at blackpool and chester zoos; and working for a wildlife rehabilitation centres in costa rica and bulgaria.

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The range of careers open to our bsc (hons) wildlife conservation graduates is vast. you will enjoy opportunities both in the uk and overseas. graduates find jobs in nature reserve management, conservation ngos, zoos, aquaria and wildlife parks, conservation charities, countryside ranger departments, ecological consultancies, fisheries management, agri-environment advisory services, environmental education, ecological research and overseas conservation projects. recent graduates can be found working as wildlife trust reserve managers, wildlife rangers, environmental and ecological consultants, zoo keepers, zoo scientific and education officers and children’s nature activities leaders. postgraduate study or research is another option. ljmu currently runs the following msc programmes – msc wildlife conservation technology a number of our graduates are currently undertaking research degrees within the school, on topics such as assessing reasons for success and failure of species reintroduction, the effects of climate change on plant communities and assessing the effectiveness of vegetation buffer zones on maintaining water quality.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Liverpool John Moores University has partnerships with the following companies: