Course summary

The closure of Bristol Zoo Gardens has been widely reported on in the media, and it is now closed to the public. However, it is still very much operational behind the scenes and will continue to be so until the move to the Wild Place site at Cribbs Causeway is complete. During this time the BSc Zoological Management and Conservation continues to operate as usual with the Zoo Gardens as the main teaching campus. The BSc Zoological Management and Conservation (Level 6) is the progression step from the 2- year FdSc Zoological Management programme at SGS College, to achieve a full degree. You can also apply for this programme with another relevant Foundation Degree/ HND qualification. You will be able to further develop your knowledge and experience of zoological conservation and management and its communication to others, learning about the role of zoos in conservation, Species Specialist Groups and campaign management. Taxa specific modules will provide you with extensive knowledge of managing species for conservation. Your programme is currently based in the Conservation Education Centre at Bristol Zoo. SGS work in collaboration with Bristol Zoological Society's Conservation Science and Education Departments. You will learn from staff working actively within the field, involved in conservation activities in 15 countries around the world where they work with local communities, organisations and international academics. These experiences support and enhance the day to day delivery of the programme module content. It also offers you potential opportunities for research and other collaboration. You will focus on: communication and interpretation design (you will create, develop and implement a campaign event), and the role of zoos in species management for conservation (you will learn interactively about species-specific knowledge in managing breeding, social grouping and release programmes for conservation). You will learn through a variety of lectures, workshops, tutorials, field site visits and study trips. You will also experience talks by visiting lecturers, Bristol Zoo staff and have the opportunity to join one of the end-of-year residential study trips. Your assessments will cover the key skills learned, through a written exam, academic essays and reports, presentations (in groups and individually), literature reviews, a research project and participating in face to face Q&As. It is an exciting time to study with us as you will experience first-hand the transition of Bristol Zoo Gardens to the new Bristol Zoo (currently Wild Place Project), and have a great opportunity to learn how a new zoo can develop. Part time routes are available. For more information, please email [email protected] Graduate Opportunities: • Animal Keeper • Nutritionist • Behaviourist • Animal Trainer • Education officer • Rare breed farms • Veterinary nursing – with the addition of further training to become qualified. • Wildlife rehabilitation • Aquarist • Conservationist – working with native species or abroad • Field Research • Laboratory Research • Visitor Experience