What makes this course unique?
Designed to provide you with a holistic understanding of current zoo directions and a suite of skills to work in the zoo industry, the teaching team have a range of animal experience to help bring your studies to life.
Have you completed an animal‑related Level 5 course and looking to top‑up and specialise in zoo studies? This course will develop your skills through modules ranging from conservation biology to animal behaviour.
Qualification: Level 6
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Duration: 1 year
UCAS Code: C300
Institution Code: S34
What you’ll learn
You will gain a deep understanding of animal welfare and behaviour, the animal industry and wildlife management. Topics such as animal nutrition, health and behaviour are paired with practical skills such as laboratory techniques and current industry IT software. Use our extensive facilities to carry out innovative research as part of your course on a wide range of industry‑led research.
Modules
- Data and Dissertation
- Professional Industrial Development
- Applied Zoo Animal Behaviour
- Conservation Biology
- Wild Animal Veterinary Science
- Conservation Education
How you’ll be assessed
Our assessments mirror the challenges you will face in your career, combining academic depth with practical application:
- A range of reports, essays, presentations and debates that give you a strong understanding of communication methods for the industry
- A research project to aid your development in project management, methodological design and analysis.
How you’ll be taught
Contact time: Three days per week plus independent study time.
Entry requirements
FdSc or HND in Animal Management, Animal Science or related subject.
Plus GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4/C or above or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English.
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