B.Sc. · Undergraduate
Wildlife & Conservation Biology
- Degree
- B.Sc.
- Level
- Undergraduate
Programme overview
This program prepares students to study, protect, and sustainably manage wildlife populations and natural habitats. With a strong focus on biodiversity conservation, protected area management, and ecological research, the program integrates science, policy, and community engagement. Students gain hands-on training in field biology, wildlife monitoring, GIS, and conservation law, positioning them as leaders in preserving Africa's unique biodiversity.
Curriculum
Year 1
33 courses- 01General Biology
- 02General Chemistry
- 03Academic Writing
- 04Introduction to Ecology
- 05Principles of Conservation Science
- 06Year 2
- 07Zoology
- 08Botany
- 09Animal Behavior
- 10Environmental Statistics
- 11GIS & Remote Sensing for Ecology
- 12Year 3
- 13Wildlife Ecology & Management
- 14Biodiversity Monitoring
- 15Conservation Genetics
- 16Environmental Policy & Law
- 17Research Methods in Wildlife Science
- 18Year 4
- 19Protected Area & National Park Management
- 20Climate Change & Wildlife Conservation
- 21Human–Wildlife Conflict Resolution
- 22Capstone Research Project
- 23Internship in
- 24Conservation NGOs
- 25Reserves
- 26or Government Agencies
- 27Sample Courses
- 28Wildlife Ecology & Field Techniques
- 29Biodiversity & Conservation Genetics
- 30GIS & Remote Sensing for Conservation
- 31Protected Area Management
- 32Human–Wildlife Conflict Resolution
- 33Climate Change & Conservation Policy
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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