If you don't have the right qualifications to apply for the BSc (Hons) International Wildlife Biology, this course offers an alternative route into degree study. You’ll start by completing a foundation year, which provides well-structured support, before progressing to the first year of the degree. Wildlife biology is the study of organisms, their behaviour, ecology, environment and management. You will study big game tracking, conservation genetics, wildlife management, ecology, vertebrate zoology, marine and freshwater biology and more. There is a strong field element, providing opportunities for immersive learning on three continents. You will study the wildlife and habitats of different landscapes in South Africa develop your scientific skills on UK field trips, and have the option to apply research techniques in the tropical forests and coral reefs of Asia or Central America.
Which department am I in?
Applied Sciences
Study options
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
£17,200.00 (US$ 22,213)
per year
Accommodation - Mountain Halls En-Suite Rooms - Cost -138/week - (40 or 51 weeks contract)
This is a fixed fee
Start date
September 2026
Venue
Glyntaff Campus
Cemetery Rd,
Pontypridd,
Cardiff,
CF37 4BD, Wales, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
Typical A-Level Offer
DD, 48 tariff points to include a relevant Science subject but exclude General Studies
Typical Welsh BACC Offer
N/A
Typical BTEC Offer
BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass in a relevant subject
Typical Access to HE Offer
Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points
IELTS - 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component. TOEFL - 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.