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STUDY

Undergraduate

FdSc Conservation Science and Animal Management (Wildlife and Zoo)

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Institution code: S82
UCAS code: D328
Start date: September 2024
Duration: Two years full-time
Location: East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
Typical Offer: Please call our Clearing Hotline on 01473 338352 to discuss your qualifications and suitability for 2024 entry
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: D328
Start date: September 2024
Duration: Two years full-time
Location: East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
Typical Offer: Please call our Clearing Hotline on 01473 338352 to discuss your qualifications and suitability for 2024 entry
Course information table
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: D328
Start date: September 2025
Duration: Two years full-time
Location: East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
Typical Offer: 80 UCAS tariff points (or above)
Course information table
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: D328
Start date: September 2025
Course information table
Duration: Two years full-time
Location: East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
Typical Offer: 80 UCAS tariff points (or above)

Overview

This course enables students to develop an understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of wildlife and environmental conservation and animal management. Through the Zoological Society of East Anglia and Norfolk Wildlife Trust students will have free access to Africa Alive, Banham Zoo and over 50 nature reserves for teaching purposes and independent study. Students will apply knowledge and participate in practical activities through these and other employers. In addition students will complete independent work placements outside course hours. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in field research both in the UK and potentially an overseas research trip during the course.

The course is delivered at Â鶹´«Ã½ at East Coast College at Great Yarmouth where students will belong to a large and growing group of Higher Education students with their own dedicated facilities. Classrooms are brand new and equipped with technology. There is a higher education study/common room and access to a well-stocked library and a range of electronic resources. An experienced staff team is supported by a range of employers and expert guest speakers. Zoo husbandry will be delivered partly by the animal management team at Africa Alive and the wildlife surveying unit gives students the opportunity to assist and shadow ecologists from Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Students will be participating in a wide range of field visits and will have access to Africa Alive, Banham Zoo and over fifty Norfolk Wildlife Trust sites. 

Course Modules

The course gives you the necessary skills to help conserve wild animals by developing your knowledge in topics such as ecology, biodiversity, captive breeding, animal behaviour and learning.  You will also gain practical experience in observing, surveying and the husbandry of animals.

Full downloadable information regarding all Â鶹´«Ã½ courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.

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Course Modules 2024

The course gives you the necessary skills to help conserve wild animals by developing your knowledge in topics such as ecology, biodiversity, captive breeding, animal behaviour and learning.  You will also gain practical experience in observing, surveying and the husbandry of animals.

Full downloadable information regarding all Â鶹´«Ã½ courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record. 

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Entry Requirements

Fees and Funding

UK Full-time Tuition Fee

£8,220

per year
International Full-time Tuition Fee

£15,690

per year

Further Information

At Â鶹´«Ã½, your tuition fees provide access to all the usual teaching and learning facilities that you would expect. However, there may be additional costs associated with you course that you will need to budget for.

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How to Apply

To study this course on a full-time basis, you can apply through UCAS. As well as providing your academic qualifications, you’ll be able to showcase your skills, qualities and passion for the subject.

Further Information on Applying
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