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BSc (Hons) ANIMAL CONSERVATION AND BIODIVERSITY

A bird in our aviary, part of the extensive collection of species at Hadlow College

Resources

  • Multi-million pound animal management home to a range of species
  • Small mammals, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, aquatics and grazing animals
  • Extensive paddock facilities
  • 6 custom built aviaries for exotic birds
  • Commercial dog grooming salon
  • Fully functioning veterinary nursing training suite equipped for teaching purposes.

Typical Employers
Animal rescue centres, animal charities, zoos and wildlife parks, as well as educational institutions and retail outlets.

Industry Links

Students benefit from close ties with a number of different organisations including the Wildlife Heritage Foundation, the Kent Wildlife Trust as well as local zoos, wildlife parks and rare breed centres.

More about Animal Management faculty

Concentrating on helping you understand both the theoretical and practical aspects of animal conservation and biodiversity, this qualification will prepare you for a wide variety of career opportunities within this important sector. You will examine in detail practical conservation management and complete a final year project on a biodiversity theme of your choice. At the end of the programme you will have gained a comprehensive grounding in the issues surrounding this subject and be able to effectively apply the principles learnt.

UCAS Course Code: DC31 H BSc/ACB1

Entry Requirements

240 UCAS points made up from A levels, preferably one in a Science based subject, or Level 3 vocational qualification.   All applicants should also have a GCSE grade C or above in English, Maths and Science.

Additional Experience
Life experiences are taken into account when considering applications.

Location
Hadlow

Course Duration
Full time: 3 years, 2 days per week. Part time: 4 years, 1 1/2 day per week. Please note, you will be expected to spend 1-2 days per week studying at home in addition to attendance at College.

Course Content

Year 1

  • Principles of animal science
  • Wildlife welfare and conservation ethics
  • Principles of animal husbandry
  • Principles of conservation
  • A choice of either:
    - Concepts in animal behaviour or Principles of Management (land-based)

Year 2

  • Principles of practical conservation management and technology
  • Breeding management and genetics
  • Research skills
  • Global biodiversity and conservation issues
  • Exotic collection management
  • Industrial experience
  • A choice of either:
    - Animal health
    - Comparative anatomy adaptations and evolution
    - Project management

Year 3

  • Advanced monitoring and habitat assessment
  • Geographic information systems for the animal sciences
  • Animal/human conflict resolution
  • Conservation and tourism
  • Current issues for the animal sciences
  • Project
  • A choice of either:
    - Applied animal nutrition or Behavioural ecology

Assessment Method
Coursework (written assignments, projects and presentations) as well as examinations.

Progression Routes
Successful students may progress onto a related MSc or PhD programme, or into a wide range of management and research posts within the industry.

Specialist Equipment Needed
Protective clothing, footwear and wet weather clothing as well as overalls will be required.