Wildlife Biology Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Wildlife Biology is the study of the natural environment, the living things in it, and their interactions. This MTU programme, unique in Ireland, prepares you for a variety of roles (lab, field and desk-based) in research, biodiversity, conservation and land use management. Based in the stunning and wildlife rich county of Kerry, the course attracts students from across Ireland, Europe and beyond.

The first two years are common with MT 680 Higher Certificate in Biological and Environmental Studies. Zoology, Botany, Ecology and Microbiology (in year 2) offer a wide and deep understanding of living things. Outdoor education modules provide skills to work and navigate safely in wild and remote environments, and include a Certificate in Remote Emergency Care. A module on Geographical Information Systems provides experience in the new industry standard for management of spatial data.

Habitat Studies, Species Identification and a Wildlife Expedition in year 3 provide practical and applied skills. Research modules (including group Ecology project and individual final year thesis) facilitate development of skills in desk and field data collation, analysis and presentation. Modules in Environmental Protection, Biodiversity, Conservation and Habitat Conservation Management prepare for a career supporting the sustainable transition of society and economy to battle the biodiversity and climate crises.

With weekly fieldtrips, in a variety of aquatic, upland and remote habitats in Co. Kerry and beyond, you need to be reasonably fit, and prepared for all weathers and rough terrain.