This programme covers the skills required to work both in the public aquarium sector or within zoos with a large number of aquatic systems. The programme also aims to discuss the concerns of conservation of the ocean and would be a great foundation for a career in ocean conservation. With a focus on the crossover between in situ and ex situ ocean conservation, as well as the ethics surrounding the keeping of aquatic livestock. Through the delivery of the programme it is hoped that knowledge of captive breeding and appropriate husbandry standards are carried forward in to the industry. The breeding and keeping of aquatic life is a rapidly developing industry, especially as global mind set is shifting towards conservation, with a focus on the ocean and threats facing it.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1 (Level 4) Core Modules include
• Personal and Professional Development
• Diversity of life
• Introduction to Business
• Aquatic Ecology
• Aquatic Animal Health and Husbandry
Elective modules, students would elect one of the following
• Interpretive Enclosure Design
• Animal Behaviour
Year 2 (Level 5) Core Modules include
• Skills for Research,
• Collections Management,
• Advanced Aquatic Systems
• Introduction to Conservation Genetics
Elective modules, students would elect two of the following
• Incubation and Rearing
• Principles of Training
• Conservation Education
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessments may include; Course work, Examinations, online assessment, presentations, Viva-voce and practical assessments.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
D327
Institution code:
A70
Campus Name:
Askham Bryan York Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff 48 points
A Level C E
AS levels may be used to contribute to entry requirements but they are not sufficient for entry on their own.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) PPP
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) M P
City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) (first awarded in 2019) PPP
City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720) (first awarded in 2019) MP
Access to HE Diploma D: 0 credits M: 0 credits P: 45 credits
Scottish Higher CCD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme H4 H4
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) D D
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
92%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
EU
9000.0
Year 1
England
9000.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9000.0
Year 1
Scotland
9000.0
Year 1
Wales
9000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
Askham Bryan
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York
YO23 3FR
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