Overview
Animal Management Foundation Degree (FdSc) (Part time)This course will provide you with high quality, broad-based training in animal related biological sciences. You’ll study a mixture of practical, scientific, technical and business principles to prepare you for a career in animal management and give you a thorough understanding of the field.
The brand new Shuttleworth Zoological centre is a first of its kind within the state education system to accommodate a biosphere. A wide variety of species of taxa from Avian, Amphibian, Reptilian and Mammalian are housed in naturalistic enclosures enhancing student experience.
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Entry requirements
- 32–48 UCAS tariff points including a relevant science area
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- Animal Management BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
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- Equivalent Level 3 qualification, including A-Levels
- Applicants should hold a GCSE in English and maths at Grade C/4 or above.
We welcome applications from mature students who will be invited in for an interview and considered individually on experience rather than qualifications.
What qualification will I gain?
Animal Management Foundation Degree (FdSc).
How will I be assessed?
Assessments include computer-based exercises, presentations, class exercises, examinations, practical reports and practical skills assessments.
Course content
What will I study?
Units you can study on the course will include:
- animal health and behaviour
- animal husbandry
- animals – their environment, management and sustainability
- business and the animal industry experience
- business enterprise in the animal sector
- investigating animals and their welfare
- physiology and biotechnology
- scientific methods for animal management.
Next steps
Course progression:
On successful completion of this course you can progress on to our top-up course to achieve an Animal Science BSc (Hons) Degree.
Career progression:
You could also progress to employment in a relevant field: recent graduates have obtained employment at zoos and animal parks, in animal and medical research, in administration and in the teaching of animal related subjects.
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Funding Information
You could be eligible to take out a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees. Click on the link below to find out more about the financial support available for our Higher Education courses.
Find out moreIf you decide to pay for your course yourself, we also offer an affordable Direct Debit instalments option to help spread the cost of tuition fees (terms apply).
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
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If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
