BSc (Hons) Zoo Management
Bachelor's degree
In Nantwich
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Nantwich
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Duration
3 Years
This course provides a unique combination of academic study and practical training with exotic species and experience in zoo management. You will have regular contact with animals in our fully licensed zoo. Study is split between Reaseheath and the University of Chester. This course includes specialist modules and hands-on experience with animals such as lemurs, capybaras, tapir, tamarins.
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About this course
A minimum of 140-160 UCAS points which must be obtained from GCE A Levels, including a Grade C in Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology or Applied Science BTEC National Diploma/Certificate in Animal Care, Animal Management or Science: merit/pass profile OCR National Diploma/Extended Diploma Irish / Scottish 4 Highers at grades CCDD including Biology, Chemistry or Human Biology Advanced GNVQ QAA...
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Course programme
Introduction
This course provides a unique combination of academic study and practical training with exotic species and experience in zoo management. You will have regular contact with animals in our fully licensed zoo. Study is split between Reaseheath and the University of Chester.
This course includes specialist modules and hands-on experience with animals such as lemurs, capybaras, tapir, tamarins, meerkats and serval. You will also benefit from our new laboratory and training facilities and enjoy off-site visits to key animal collections and optional international study tours.
Course structure:
The course includes the use of ARKS and Zootrition software
Modules include:
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Husbandry and handling skills (practical)
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Enclosure design
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Zoo resource management
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Behaviour analysis and data handling
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Physiology and genetics of behaviour
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Animal welfare issues
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Theory of animal learning
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Animal conservation
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Health and disease
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Animal handling and husbandry of exotics
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Animal nutrition
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Presentation skills
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Dissertation
Length of the course
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3 years full-time or 1 year 'top-up' from a Foundation Degree
Application - Full-time Study:
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Course code: D328 FdSc/AMZM
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Institution code: CHSTR 55
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Campus code: R
Further study
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Postgraduate study
Career options
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Zoo/Wildlife management
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Conservation
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Scientific research
Requirement
A minimum of 140-160 UCAS points which must be obtained from GCE A Levels, including a Grade C in Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology or Applied Science BTEC National Diploma/Certificate in Animal Care, Animal Management or Science: merit/pass profile OCR National Diploma/Extended Diploma Irish / Scottish 4 Highers at grades CCDD including Biology, Chemistry or Human Biology Advanced GNVQ QAA recognised Access to HE Diploma (Science), Open College Units or Open University Credits in Biology-related subject For mature students (aged 21+) substantial work experience will be considered, as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications
BSc (Hons) Zoo Management