Course summary
This programme covers the skills and knowledge that can be applied to a range of animal management industries, particularly in the areas of substantial and varied animal collections. A focus on the key aspect of species conservation, within a captive setting, promoting natural environments and behaviours to support conservation efforts. This programme requires students to undertake 300 hours of work placement, 150 of which will be undertaken in the colleges licenced and BIAZA accredited wildlife and conservation park in the first year.
Modules
Year 1 (Level 4) Core Modules include: • Academic Writing and Research • Animal Anatomy and Physiology, • Practical Animal Health and Husbandry • Human - Zoo Animal Interactions • Interpretive Enclosure Design Optional Modules, choose 1 • Zoo Ethics • Exotic Animal Behaviour Year 2 (Level 5) Core Modules include: • Independent Research Project • Collections Management • Collections Husbandry • Introduction to Conservation Genetics Optional Modules, choose 2: • Incubation and Rearing • Management of Habitats and Protected Areas • Conservation Education • Principles of Animal Training
Assessment method
Assessments may include; Course work, TCA's, online assessment, presentations, Viva-voce and practical assessments.
How to apply
25Jan
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
- Course code:
- D328
- Institution code:
- A70
- Campus name:
- Main Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
International applications are accepted on this course.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Applicants should have achieved 48 UCAS points plus 5 GCSEs including English, Maths and Science at grade C/4 or above. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted in lieu of GCSEs.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14000 | Year 1 |
| International | £14000 | Year 1 |
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 the fee status of each applicant will be assessed prior to any offer being made (Home Fee or Overseas/International Fee). Where required further information may be requested to ensure the correct fee status is allocated. For further information about on studying in the UK and fee status, please visit UKCISA.
Provider information
University Centre Askham Bryan
Askham Bryan
York
YO23 3FR