**WHY CHOOSE THIS DEGREE?**
- Benefit from a diverse and exciting collection of animals in our BIAZA-member centre
- Develop strong scientific knowledge in key biological sciences, biochemistry, vertebrate anatomy and physiology
- Gain robust data analysis and research skills needed for employment through project work and assessments
- Build vital experience through practical handling skills, extensive work placements and strong links with industry
- Research opportunities throughout the programme, University Centre Sparsholt actively submits student work to outside symposia, giving you the opportunity to present your work to the wider world.
**What will I learn?**
The programme is designed to combine knowledge and research techniques in aspects of animal welfare and behaviour, animal collections management and wildlife management. Work placements are a key feature and benefit from the College’s strong links with a variety of management organisations. Some students choose to do their work experience overseas, with recent placements including Shamwari Conservation experience in South Africa and working in Turtle Conservation in Costa Rica. More locally, students have learnt from Colchester Zoo, Marwell Wildlife, Dogs Trust, Bird World, Wild Futures, Welsh Mountain Zoo, Beale Park, HART Wildlife rescue, Paradise Park, RSPCA and Living Forest. Employability is a focus of the final year, with the opportunity to research, investigate, explore, and then gain experience in, a specific career area of your choice.
**How will I be assessed?**
Assessment at Level 4 and 5 is primarily by exams and coursework which includes practical portfolios, laboratory reports, seminars and essays. Work placements offer opportunities to gather data for the dissertation project which is submitted at Level six.
There are research opportunities throughout the programme, and University Centre Sparsholt actively submits student work to outside symposia, giving you the opportunity to present your work to the wider world.
**Where can I go from here?**
You can progress to the MSc in Applied Zoo Biology at University Centre Sparsholt; alternatively there are many MSc and PhD programmes available at other universities. Sparsholt graduates now work in zoological collections, animal charities and conservation both in the UK and overseas.
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
YEAR 3
• Dissertation
• Data Analysis
• Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare
• Applied Animal Health
• Species Manipulation and Monitoring
• Professional Industrial Development
• Animal Industry and Trade
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment in Years 1 and 2 is primarily by exams and coursework which includes practical portfolios, laboratory reports, seminars and essays. Work placements offer opportunities to gather data for the dissertation project which is submitted in Year 3.
There are research opportunities throughout the programme, and University Centre Sparsholt actively submits student work to outside symposia, giving you the opportunity to present your work to the wider world.
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:
D320
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
3 'A' level passes - including 2 at grade C or above, one of which should be in a life science.
3 'A' level passes - including 2 at grade C or above, one of which should be in a life science.
A Merit profile in a relevant Access course with 45 credits at Level 3, with Science units at Merit.
With HL Biology at 4
We also accept the following City & Guilds Diploma:
• C&G Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) - DMM in relevant pathway;
• C&G Extended Diploma - Merit with 6 units at Distinction or above to include 3 from:
Chemistry for Biology; Inheritance & Genetics; Biochemistry & Microbiology;
Anatomy & Physiology; Fundamentals of Science; Animal Nutrition; Ecology &
Conservation; Animal Biology
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.
