Learn about the zoo industry, wildlife management, and breeding and conservation efforts, in the UK and internationally.
If you’re passionate about zoo animals and wildlife and want to support breeding and conservation efforts, our industry-focused course will give you the knowledge and skills to pursue a successful career.
As well as hands-on learning with animals, you’ll study a range of modules that cover animal health, zoo management and conservation. It’s ideal if you’re interested in a career in roles such as zookeeping, zoo nutrition or wildlife education.
You have the option to study this course over one year to achieve a CertHE. You’ll study the same modules as students on Year 1 of the BSc.
If you've already completed a foundation degree (or equivalent), you have the option to study this course over one year as a Top-Up, which will upgrade your existing qualification to a full honours degree. You'll study the same modules as students on Year 3 of the BSc.
The foundation year will prepare you for the rest of your course, and focuses on general skills such as researching and referencing, numeracy and ICT, and communication. We'll also start to look at some more subject-specific topics.
Facilities
As an Animal Management student, you'll:
study on our 150-hectare campus with its specialist animal centres and working farm
take part in animal handling practicals involving work with a wide range of domesticated and captive species
go on 'behind the scenes' trips and privileged experiences throughout your course
Our Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation) degree gives you a comprehensive understanding of the zoo industry and wildlife management. As a graduate, you could consider a number of careers including:
zoo keeping
zoo nutrition
zoo and wildlife education.
You could also consider roles in related fields, with previous graduates finding success working in animal nutrition, animal welfare officer roles, nutrition company sales, and veterinary pharmaceutical and equipment supplies. You might also progress to vet school.
