This programme explores the interconnectedness between animals and their environment through theoretical and practical competencies, related to both research and industry settings. It is a broad-based programme that investigates the diverse relationships between captive or wild animal situations in relation to a range of habitat management and conservation strategies. Being able to develop ecosystems to increase biodiversity and design environments to enrich an animal’s wellbeing are key skills at a national and international level. Ecological techniques relevant to monitoring species and their habitats are also undertaken.
The programme is delivered by teaching staff with a wide range of industry
and research experience at University Centre Somerset’s Cannington campus. There
are a range of facilities available to further support academic studies, such as
an extensive animal collection and access to local environments such as Steart
Marshes, the first WWT working wetland.
As part of your degree you will
be required to undertake work experience in the first year in an
industry-related business. In addition, a variety of optional visits to external
organisations aid the development of existing skill sets.
Modules may
include:
If you are ONLY applying to study with UCS, you can use the direct entry application form at this link.
If UCS is one of multiple choices you MUST apply via UCAS, at the button below.
This programme explores the interconnectedness between animals and their environment through theoretical and practical competencies, related to both research and industry settings. It is a broad-based programme that investigates the diverse relationships between captive or wild animal situations in relation to a range of habitat management and conservation strategies. Being able to develop ecosystems to increase biodiversity and design environments to enrich an animal’s wellbeing are key skills at a national and international level. Ecological techniques relevant to monitoring species and their habitats are also undertaken.
The programme is delivered by teaching staff with a wide range of industry
and research experience at University Centre Somerset’s Cannington campus. There
are a range of facilities available to further support academic studies, such as
an extensive animal collection and access to local environments such as Steart
Marshes, the first WWT working wetland.
As part of your degree you will
be required to undertake work experience in the first year in an
industry-related business. In addition, a variety of optional visits to external
organisations aid the development of existing skill sets.
Modules may
include:
If you are ONLY applying to study with UCS, you can use the direct entry application form at this link.
If UCS is one of multiple choices you MUST apply via UCAS, at the button below.
The Animal Management Centre is great. It’s really well equipped and has loads of different species for us to learn about.
Successful completion of this degree could help learners gain employment within an animal establishment, zoological collection, wildlife organisation, conservation body or ecological consultancy. In addition, upon successful completion of the BSc (Hons), progression to a Masters Degree or PhD could be an option. Graduates could progress to an MSc in Animal Behaviour, or Wildlife/Zoo Conservation or Ecology.
Typically entrants will possess:
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The course fee is £8950.00* per year of study.
For more information regarding course fees, please read our 'Fees and Funding' page.
*Fees are subject to review annually. The fees for existing students may be increased annually in line with the Retail Price Index.