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Gain experience in the field

Depending on your degree, you could take us up on the incredible opportunity to visit Mankwe Wildlife Reserve, South Africa or Slapton Ley, South Devon for a residential trip, or explore the diverse British wildlife and biodiversity on your doorstep, through a series of day trips in the local area.* You’ll gain first-hand experience of life as an animal science professional, This once-in-a-lifetime trip includes exciting safaris and conservation-based fieldwork. You’ll gain insights into important conservation issues such as anti-poaching and discover the methods used by rangers to protect highly targeted wildlife species. You could find yourself animal tracking, joining a night-time game drive, and observing the behaviour of many species on the plains of South Africa. Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve South Devon This stunning coastal landscape is a haven for nature lovers. Discover and study a diverse range of birds, small mammals and invertebrates, living in their natural freshwater, marsh, meadow, rocky shore and mature woodland habitats during this residential visit. You’ll collect data and develop applied research skills that you could use in your dissertation and on into your future career. as you carry out research and learn from industry experts. Mankwe Wildlife Reserve South Africa

*Gaining field work experience is compulsory for BSc Zoology students and optional for Animal Behaviour andWelfare students. Students can choose from a 12-day residential trip (includes travel time) to MankweWildlife Reserve, South Africa, a six-day residential visit to Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve, South Devon, or eight non-residential day trips during semester two – via minibus from campus. Additional fees apply. Residential trip places are limited, allocated on a first come, first-served basis, and subject to minimum numbers. Please see our website for details.