Hnd Wildlife and Conservation Management

Hnd Wildlife and Conservation Management is a Diploma program taught at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), UK. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

HND Wildlife and Conservation Management at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) provides an introduction to the practical management of informal recreation and biodiversity in the countryside. The programme is designed to develop ecological and environmental knowledge and a solid understanding of the principles of conservation and wildlife management.

Students develop core skills around working with geographic information systems and data handling, and they study ethical and professional issues relating to current codes of practice. The course includes practical experiences and examples through visits to reserves, country parks and wildlife sites, and visits and residential trips are an integral part of the programme.

The programme can suit students who want to manage a variety of habitats and those who are interested in becoming a countryside ranger, an ecologist, or working with community groups in the environment.

Modules

• Ecological Surveying
• Ecological Management of Ecosystems
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Tourism: Sustainability and Rural Communities
• Wildlife Management

The minimum requirements for admission in Hnd Wildlife and Conservation Management at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Scotland's Rural College (SRUC).
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) as pre-requiste for admission in Hnd Wildlife and Conservation Management.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Two Highers (CC) in a relevant subject.
• National 5 (A-C) or equivalent pass in English and Maths
• Alternative entry qualifications (eg a related National Certificate) are also accepted.
• Mature applicants looking for a change in career will be assessed individually — contact the college to find out more.

Please check detail of study units at https://sruc.ac.uk/course-catalogue/wildlife-and-conservation-management/hnd-wildlife-and-conservation-management

• countryside ranger
• ecologist
• work with community groups in the environment

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.