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Course summary
This programme seeks to expand your knowledge and understanding of wild animals and their captive management and behaviour beyond the scope of the Foundation Degree. PROGRAMME MODULES → Current Issues in Zoological Management (30 credits) → Zoological Design, Interpretation and Education (30 credits) → Behavioural Ecology (30 credits) → Research Project (30 credits) CAREERS You could work within the zoo industry as an animal keeper, safari park wildlife ranger, education officer, habitat designer, animal trainer, research scientist/assistant, curator, nutritionist or conservationist. There is scope to progress into managerial roles within the zoological industry based on your continued professional development post graduation.
How to apply
29Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Zoo Management Foundation Degree (or suitable equivalent subject) with a minimum Pass profile. Plus a minimum of Grade 4 at GCSE for English, Maths and Science.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8000* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8000* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8000* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8000* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8000* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please note that tuition fees may increase in subsequent years for both new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Fees are subject to agreement by the Office for Students.
Provider information
Merrist Wood College
Holly Lane
Worplesdon
Guildford
GU3 3PE