Part-Time FdSc ANIMAL CONSERVATION AND BIODIVERSITY
Foundation degree
In Kent
Description
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Type
Foundation degree
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Location
Kent
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Duration
2 Years
Providing students with the opportunity to follow one of two routes to a career in conservation, either at home or abroad, this course focuses on examining the science and practice of animal conservation and related biodiversity. It is ideal for those students who may already be working within the industry but have no formal qualifications. UCAS Course Code: D390 H FdSc/LLAC
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About this course
80 UCAS points: 1 A level at Grade C or above or National Diploma at PPM or equivalent supported by GCSEs.
Additional Experience
Life experiences are taken into account when considering applications.
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Course programme
Providing students with the opportunity to follow one of two routes to a career in conservation, either at home or abroad, this course focuses on examining the science and practice of animal conservation and related biodiversity.
It is ideal for those students who may already be working within the industry but have no formal qualifications.
UCAS Course Code: D390 H FdSc/LLAC
Entry Requirements
80 UCAS points: 1 A level at Grade C or above or National Diploma at PPM or equivalent supported by GCSEs.
Additional Experience
Life experiences are taken into account when considering applications.
Location
Hadlow
Course Duration
Full time: 2 years, 2 days per week. Part time: 3 years, 1 1/2 days per week.
Course Content
Year 1
- Animal science
- Experimental design and analysis
- Principles and practices of animal husbandry
- Principles of management
- Principles of conservation
- Work based learning
Year 2
- Practical conservation and management
- Breeding management and genetics
- Comparative anatomy adaptation and evolution
- Global biodiversity and conservation issues
- Exotic species management
- Work based learning
The work-based learning modules are key to this programme. You will be expected to complete 150 hours each year at an animal related organisation. This can be done either as a block placement during the summer term or as one day per week throughout the course. You will be supported in finding an appropriate placement which will enable you to gain an insight into working life.
Assessment Method
Coursework (written assignments, projects and presentations) as well as examinations.
Progression Routes
Successful students can progress onto the BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation and Biodiversity programme. Graduates will also be fully prepared for managerial and technical positions within the domestic and wild animal industry.
Specialist Equipment Needed
Protective clothing, footwear and wet weather clothing as well as overalls will be required.
Part-Time FdSc ANIMAL CONSERVATION AND BIODIVERSITY