Job Overview
Course overview
This course aims to develop individuals into animal industry professionals by exploring the management of zoological collections, wildlife conservation and farms. This in turn allows you to explore and acquire a range of expertise and progress into a wide range of roles both nationally and internationally.
Vocational relevance, professional standards and transferable skills for employability are central to this degree. The programme will empower you to further develop your practical hands-on animal management skills through access to over 75 species of animals in our very own zoo ‘Capel’s Creatures’. Additionally, you will develop academic research skills and core knowledge required to work in zoos, animal rehabilitation reserves, aquaria and animal collections or related animal industries. As part of your studies, you will be actively encouraged to participate in numerous trips within the animal industry. These will enable you to see behind the scenes of different zoos and animal collections and understand how the theory taught is applied in the real word. You can also take part in our annual conservation trip; previous students have worked on projects in South Africa and Peru.
UCAS course code: D105
You will learn
- Animal evolution
- Primate management and advanced enrichment
- Advanced animal behaviour
- Carnivore management
- Ecology, species tracking and identification
- Sustainability in animal management
- How to conduct an honours research project
Qualification
BSc (Hons) Animal Management and Zoology – Royal Agricultural University
Entry requirements
Applicants should confirm their ability to study on the BSc Top-Up by presenting evidence of a foundation degree or a HND award (Merit) in a subject related to the BSc Top-Up. Depending on previous studies, you may be required to complete additional ‘bridging’ studies prior to enrolling on the course in order to cover identified gaps in previous learning.
More Information
- Address Capel Manor College, Bullsmoor Lane, Waltham Cross, Enfield, UK
