**WHY CHOOSE THIS DEGREE?**
- Designed with employers to give the science skills and breadth of knowledge the industry needs
- Combine research with practical skills, lab work with field work and put theory into practice
- Benefit from working with expert lecturers and the largest collection of animals in a UK college
**What will I learn?**
The programme’s strong science foundation includes biological science, biochemistry, vertebrate anatomy and physiology.
Students also enjoy work placements in organisations as diverse as the Veterinary Laboratories Agency, organic livestock farms and wildlife conservation trusts.
You will have the opportunity to develop your academic research through the Level five module on applied industrial research, choosing an area relevant to a specific sector of interest.
**Where can I go from here?**
You can progress onto the BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Behaviour, BSc (Hons) Animal Management or BSc (Hons) Zoo Biology Top-up programmmes at University Centre Sparsholt or other organisations.
Our graduates now work in zoological collections, animal charities and veterinary practices.
Course Details - Modules
YEAR 1
• Animal Management
• Principles in Biology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Industrial Experience
• Academic Skills
• Analytical Techniques
• Human Animal Interaction
YEAR 2
• Population Biology
• Applied Industrial Research
• Industrial Development
• Ethology and Ethics
• Animal Health
• Animal Management 2
• Nutrition
Course Details – Assessment Method
Much of the assessment is coursework based – essays, reports, practical portfolios and seminar presentations. Practical activities, in-class assessments and a limited number of exams also play a part.
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:
D329
Institution code:
S34
Campus Name:
Main Site
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
Two 'A' level passes, including one at grade C or above in a life science.
A satisfactory pass in a relevant Access course with 45 credits at Level 3 with Science units at Merit.
Appropriate IB certificates will be considered
We also accept the following City & Guilds Diploma:
• C&G Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) - MMP in a relevant pathway;
• C&G Advanced Technical Diploma (720) - MM in a relevant pathway
Plus GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
6.0 overall, with a minimum 5.5 in any band
PTE Academic
61.0
Cambridge English Advanced
Score 169-175 (FCE grade B; CAE level B2)
We will also accept the following qualifications from EU students: GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above; IGCSE English (as a first or second language) at grade C/4 or above; AS or A level English Language or English Literature; International Baccalaureate (English A or B syllabus or English Literature Standard or Higher level) grade 4.
