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University degree

Zoology

City College Norwich
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course

Conservation Biology is the scientific study of biodiversity with the aim of protecting species, habitats and ecosystems. In this module students will review biodiversity and its importance. Threats to biodiversity will be critically analysed within the context of sustainability.

Global climate change is a significant factor affecting the distribution of the flora and fauna of planet Earth. Maintaining biodiversity with a growing human population must be a priority.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
65% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels65%
other higher education15%
an Access course10%
Other10%
another degree5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
In work or further study after
90%
Continue past first year
81%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£21,000
3 years on
£26,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Secretarial and related occupations10%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Animal care and control services10%
Conservation and environment professionalsHighly skilled10%
Caring personal services10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Veterinary nursesHighly skilled10%
Elementary occupations10%
What students say National Student Survey
81%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching97%
Assessment & feedback84%
Academic support90%
Well organised86%
Learning resources75%
Student community82%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on City College Norwich's own site.
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