Unforgettable field courses
Fieldwork is an attractive option for students on our Biology and Zoology programmes, taking learning out of the lecture theatre and into the real world.
Whether it's filming leopards in South Africa, surveying aquatic ecosystems in Croatia or scouting for snails in Somerset, our residential field trips are an unforgettable experience, equipping you with a range of practical skills that will boost your employability.
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Ecological Interactions – Croatia
In this module students obtain knowledge of ecological practice and undertake fieldwork in Croatia, learning how to integrate theory with empirical observations and data collection. Students gain practical experience in the field and also observe researchers collecting scientific data for both terrestrial and freshwater aquatic ecosystems.
Savannah Ecology and Conservation – African savannahs
The module is taught over 12 days as a field course based at Wits Rural Facility, South Africa. Topics covered in the module include the characteristics of savannah ecosystems, adaptations in tropical plants, conservation of small populations, wildlife management, hunting and conservation and human-wildlife conflict.
