M.Sci Wild Animal Biology

Overview

The MSci in Wild Animal Biology is an undergraduate integrated master’s degree, the aim of which is to give you a thorough foundation in biosciences, with further specialisation into wild animal biology in the fourth year (Masters) of study. This degree is delivered together with the Zoological Society of London.

In the first year, you will learn about normal animal physiology including all major body systems and biological processes. In the second year, you will explore disease processes, pathogen biology and an introduction to wild animal biology, as well as carrying out a short wild animal biology focused research project.

In the third year, you will be able to choose the future direction of your course by following a programme of advanced study chosen from a range of optional modules. You will also carry out a longer wild animal biology research project, supervised by a member of academic staff, during which you will continue to develop your practical, analytical and reasoning skills as well as communication, teamwork and professional development skills.

In the fourth year, you will gain practical exposure to wild animal species and an understanding of their health and welfare as well as receiving training in research methodologies relevant to the study of wildlife. The research projects in your second, third and fourth years are all relevant to wild animal biology and this focus aims to make sure that you are ‘work ready’ for a career in a wild animal biology setting, either in an academic role or in industry.