WILDLIFE BIOLOGY

YEAR PROGRAMME* AWARD
YEAR 1
IT Tralee
YEAR 2
IT Tralee
YEAR 3
IT Tralee
YEAR 4
IT Tralee
BSc. (Honours) in Wildlife Biology
Higher Certificate in
Biological and
Environmental Studies
BSc. (Honours)in
Wildlife Biology
POST Masters through Ph.D. through
GRADUATE Research Research
IT Tralee and elsewhere IT Tralee and elsewhere
Higher Certificate in Biological
and Environmental Studies
BSc (Honours) in
Wildlife Biology
CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES FOR
WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS
INCLUDE:
Conservation of endangered
wildlife species,
Wildlife Research,
Management of wildlife
habitats,
Public relations,
Wildlife education,
Wildlife Ranger,
Wildlife/Environmental
Impact Assessment,
Media (Outdoor Writer),
Local Authority and Public
Service Agencies working to
protect and develop Wildlife
Heritage and Natural Resources.
* Wildlife Biology is offered as a 4 year BSc (Honours) and also as a two year Higher Certificate leading to a 2 year add-on BSc (Honours)
:: SUBJECTS
YEAR ONE
Biology
Biomeasurement
Earth Science
Environmental Science
Chemistry
Physics
Field Biology
Learning at Third Level
YEAR TWO
Zoology
Botany
Biomeasurement
Microbiology
Environmental Science
YEAR THREE
Ecology
Environmental Monitoring
Project Management
Research Skills
Research Methods
Wildlife Portfolio
Work Placement
YEAR FOUR
Environmental Protection
Habitat Studies
Wildlife Biodiversity
Wildlife Conservation
Geographical Information Systems
Land Use
Wildlife Project
NB: Courses are offered subject to demand and resources.