The course enables students to develop their theoretical, practical and technical experience in animal management. It covers anatomy and physiology, animal behaviour, animal welfare, wildlife and habitat conservation, breeding and genetics, and exotic collection management.
This degree opens up a wide range of careers, such as wildlife officer, protected area manager, animal keeper, animal trainer, reserve warden and wildlife ranger – as well as opportunities in teaching and environmental education.
BSc Hons Animal Management is offered by one of the university’s partner colleges, Hadlow College in Kent.
What you will study
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Concepts in Conservation (15 credits)
- Concepts in Animal Husbandry (15 credits)
- Industry Practices 1 (15 credits)
- Evolution and Taxonomy (15 credits)
- Research Skills (15 credits)
- Concepts in Animal Behaviour (15 credits)
- Concepts in Animal Welfare (15 credits)
- Anatomy and Physiology (15 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Exotic Collection Management (15 credits)
- Field Biology and Conservation Management (15 credits)
- Advanced Animal Husbandry, Health, and Nutrition (15 credits)
- Industry Practices 2 (15 credits)
- Business Planning and Project Management (15 credits)
- Breeding Management and Genetics (15 credits)
- Data Analysis (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Global Biodiversity and Conservation Issues (15 credits)
- Problem Behaviour Management and Animal Training (15 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Practical Animal Nutrition (15 credits)
- Advanced Animal Behaviour (15 credits)
- Wildlife and Habitat Conservation (15 credits)
- Animal Welfare Issues (15 credits)
- Current Issues for the Animal Sciences (15 credits)
- Honours Project (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Conservation and Tourism (15 credits)
- Behavioural Ecology (15 credits)
How you will learn
This section helps you understand more about how you’ll learn based on standard delivery of teaching and learning on campus.
We are looking forward to welcoming students to our campuses for 2021/22. In line with government guidance, we are committed to delivering as much of our teaching, learning and student activity as possible on campus for the 2021/22 academic year. Depending on the national situation, and government advice, the situation may change but we are confident we are ready to manage any changes quickly and safely.
Careers and placements
Will I have a work placement?
Work experience is built into all courses (including weekends and holidays) to ensure students develop the necessary employability skills that the industry requires.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
BSc graduates have progressed to a highly diverse range of careers available at the completion of the programme which can involve practical based jobs as well as roles within animal related organisations. Potential career opportunities are wildlife officers, protected area managers, teaching, animal keepers, animal trainer, reserve wardens, wildlife rangers and environmental education. Graduates may also find career opportunities as lecturers in Animal Management in both Further Education and Higher Education providers. Some graduates wish to pursue further post graduate opportunities such as Masters degrees and PhD programmes. Typical employers include animal rescue centres, animal charities, zoos and wildlife parks, as well as educational institutions and retail outlets.
Do you provide employability services?
Hadlow College has a dedicated team that will work with you to develop your CV, provide you with interview experience and offer advice on your future career direction. As a University of Greenwich student, you can also benefit from the employability services at the University, including the online resources and one-to-one assistance with placement and employment opportunities, knowledge of job markets, HR selection processes and job applications.
Zobacz więcej na stronie uniwersytetu >>
Wiza studencka do Wielkiej Brytanii
Aby studiować w Wielkiej Brytanii potrzebujesz wizy studenckiej. Aby złożyć wniosek o taką wizę studencką musisz zdjać certyfikat językowy na poziomie B2.
Uważaj! Do celów wizowych musisz wybrać wyłącznie egzamin w wesji Secure English Language Test (SELT) UKVI .
Co to jest test SELT UK VI registration? Przeczytaj więcej o testach SELT UKVI >>
