Zoo Biology Top-up

BSc (Hons)

Duration: One year full-time

Tutor: James Brereton MSc, BSc (Hons), CET, AET, FHEA

UCAS Code: C300

Why choose this degree?

Benefit from working with a diverse and exciting collection of animals in our BIAZA-member centre.

Develop expertise, data analysis and research skills and use them in your dissertation project.

Be taught by leading industry experts.

What will I learn?

Building on a strong science foundation, the course will take your knowledge of zoo management to the next level within an industry-standard environment. You will develop research techniques in aspects of zoo animal welfare, behaviour and population management, as well as considering the wider roles of the modern zoo such as visitor learning.

The course promotes the idea of evidence based husbandry as a fundamental feature of contemporary zoo biology and combines practical research skills, husbandry techniques and vital management skills. There is also a strong data analysis theme to prepare you for and support you in your dissertation research.

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How will I be assessed?

Assessment is primarily coursework based, comprising practical portfolios, case studies, seminars, reports and essays. This is supplemented in some modules by an exam.

Where can I go from here?

You can progress to the MSc in Applied Zoo Biology at University Centre Sparsholt; alternatively there are many MSc and PhD programmes available at other universities. Sparsholt Zoo Biology graduates now work in a variety of roles in the zoo and conservation sectors, while others have continued in education to postgraduate level.

Modules covered

Level Six

Dissertation

Further Statistics

Professional Industrial Development

Applied Zoo Animal Behaviour

Conservation Biology

Wild Animal Veterinary Science

Entry Requirements

FdSc or HND in Animal Management, Animal Science or related subject.

Practical lectures are the favourite part of my week at Sparsholt, which is home to a whole host of different species. Being a student completing a course here allows me the opportunity to work with and under instruction from lecturers and the technicians, in order to gain the hands-on experience that will be useful for a future career in industry.

Matt BSc Zoo Biology Student