Managing environment change requires an expert understanding of animal biology and conservation. This scientifically rigorous course is designed for anyone who is fascinated by animals, in particular their evolutionary origins and development, ecology, behaviour and conservation. We place a strong emphasis on laboratory and field work throughout the course, enabling you to develop the skills you need for your career. A pathway within the course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.

A pathway in our Animal Biology and Conservation degree has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). Accreditation means professional recognition, which could enhance your career prospects once you graduate. Our graduates have developed careers in a variety of stimulating roles in biological conservation, for example with conservation trusts (eg RSPB), government agencies (eg Environment Agency), wildlife centres and zoos, with recent graduates being employed as ecological consultants and research biologists. Our students have an excellent record of gaining employment relevant to their degree, and in part their success is fostered by their practical experience where they learn professional standards and the opportunities offered in the course to engage with conservation organisations. Employers also value the transferable skills you gain at Oxford Brookes. Some of our students elect to use their degree to gain degree-level employment in a diverse range of contexts including management, journalism and the media.