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Bachelor of Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation

Oxford Brookes University

  • Oxford, United Kingdom
  • 3, 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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Oxford Brookes University campus

About the program

A four-year route to the degree in Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation that begins with an integrated foundation year.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation in with Foundation Year to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in year 2 studies animal behaviour
  • Environmental change. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Conservationist
  • Ecologist
  • Environmental consultant
  • Field trial officer
  • Researcher
  • Zoo keeper
  • Teacher or lecturer

Curriculum

  • A Life Sciences foundation year supplies the science and mathematics background. Degree year 1 covers biodiversity
  • Global issues in conservation and science communication with a residential field course
  • Year 2 studies animal behaviour
  • Environmental change
  • Threatened species
  • Surveys and licensing
  • With a placement or work experience option.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Standard offer: UCAS Tariff 32 points (). European and international qualifications or a recognised foundation course are also considered
  • Varies by course (e.g. Computer Science standard offer UCAS Tariff 112 points = A-level BBC
  • IB 27
  • BTEC DMM
  • Contextual offer 88 points)
  • GCSE English and Maths grade 4/C normally required.

Accepted academic background

A-levels, International Baccalaureate, A recognised foundation programme, Or equivalent qualification from the applicant's own country (see country list on the academic entry requirements page), Otherwise an Oxford Brookes foundation course.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • PTE Academic 65
  • Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the course page entry requirements and deadline (January 2027 entry: apply by 11 December 2026). Apply directly to the university online or through UCAS (institution code OXFD O66). Approved agents can help. Choose the correct sandwich (placement or year abroad) option on the form. Receive an offer and pay the deposit (GBP 1
  2. 000
  3. 3
  4. 000 or 8
  5. 000 by country group)
  6. Deducted from first tuition. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,250 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£28,789 GBP

Program details

CampusHeadington
Faculty or schoolSchool of Biological and Medical Sciences
DepartmentBiodiversity and Wildlife Conservation in with Foundation Year
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360,180,240
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    13 Jan 2027

    60 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3, 4 years.