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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
University Centre Reaseheath
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
University Centre Reaseheath
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
Select a subject
Would you love an exciting and rewarding career in the zoo industry? At UCR you benefit from a unique combination of academic study with industry focused training in the management of zoo animals.The course includes career-focused modules such as captive breeding and record keeping, zoo animal training and animal health and disease, plus you will have extensive access to our wide range of exotic species including primates, small carnivores, reptiles, amphibians and birds of prey.Our lecturers have many years of experience working in the diversity of roles zoos can offer, and they bring this passion and knowledge to the classroom.After studying our foundation degree, you can progress onto our Zoo Management top-up, which is an opportunity for zoo biologists and animal scientists to explore more specialist modules within zoos and conservation. These include zoo enclosure design, conservation education and animal enrichment.
Course Features* Access to our on-campus zoo, which housing over 1,000 animals and 125 species including ring-tailed lemurs, porcupines, raccoon dogs, otters, tapir, capybaras, owls, hawks, bearded dragons, kingsnakes, dart frogs, marine fish and much more* Volunteer staff opportunities at our on-site zoo* Directly transferable skills such as exotic animal husbandry, zoo nutrition, conservation education and use of the ZIMS (Zoological Information Management Systems) software* The opportunity to engage in overseas field courses to a range of localities in Africa and Europe
Career Options* Zookeeper * Curator* Conservation biologist* Registrar* Conservation education or outreach officer* Animal consultancy* Scientific research
Exam type
A levelA level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Higher:
CCC Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
64 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
24 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MPP Grades / Points required
T Level:
Pass (D or E) Grades / Points required
A minimum of 64 tariff points from A and AS levels to include either Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology or Applied Science
to include Biology, Chemistry or Human Biology
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
A minimum of 64 tariff points
including 4 in HL Biology
in an Animal or Science related subject
in Science or Animal Care and Management
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£13,000 per year
Students from EU
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£13,000 per year
Students from International
£13000 Per year