Key Info
Learning Area Animal Management & Veterinary Nursing
Delivery Mode Full-time
Duration 2 Years
Institution Code C78
Dates & Locations
Course Type University
Location Cornwall College Newquay
Start Date 13/09/2021
UCAS Code D301
Fancy a career working with animals in a zoo or welfare centre? If you would like to learn about domestic, exotic or companion animals, their husbandry, biology or behaviour, this programme is perfect for you.
The programme offers specialised modules to develop skills in animal care and animal health, as well as enhancing knowledge of fundamental animal biology, ranging from how animal cells function to animal nutrition.
The College has strong links with the animal industry in Cornwall, giving you the chance to gain real work experience and further insight into the sector. Trips to animal collections, farms, animal care facilities such as rehabilitation and rescue centres and other institutions, will help you to develop skills in animal care and animal health and welfare assessment, as well as giving you an insight into various animal industries.
In addition, guest speakers will give some of the lectures and workshops allowing you to gain knowledge and understanding from experts working or researching in the field.
The majority of our students successfully progress on to a final year and obtain a full BSc Honours degree, or gain employment directly related to their work experience placement.
You will be required to complete around 100 hours or three weeks of professional experience during the programme. This is invaluable for gaining contacts and showing future employers you have practical work experience as well as academic knowledge.
This course is also available with Science Gateway, perfect for you if you would like to study any of the science-based Foundation Degrees (FdSc) we offer, but don’t have the right qualifications or grades to do so.
What You Will Learn
Diversity, Classification and Evolution
Animal Nutrition
Health and Welfare of Animals
Key Professional Skills
Fundamentals of Animal Behaviour
Fundamentals of Biology
Indicative Module Year 2
Individual Research Project
Animal Breeding and Conservation Genetics
Animal Disease
Zoo Exhibit Management in Practice
Husbandry of Captive Vertebrates
Husbandry and Conservation of Aquatic Organisms
Entry Requirements
Assessment
Progression
- BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology (top-up) at Newquay
- BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation Science final year at University of Plymouth
- BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour & Welfare final two years at University of Plymouth
Possible Careers
- Zookeeper
- Pet Care Industry
- Animal Welfare Officer
- Animal Related Charity or NGOs, e.g. RSPB, RSPCA
- Wildlife Parks
- Wildlife Trusts
- Teaching
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Anna Johnston
Anna had her confidence knocked when she didn't get the A Level results she needed for veterinary school. But this didn't stop her pursuing her dream career - she enrolled on the FdSc Animal Health and Management at Bicton College and went on to gain a first class BSc (Hons) in Animal Science and an MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology.
"I'm now working as a Senior Research Associate for a University in Hong Kong, my research focuses on injuries in racehorses at the Hong Kong Jockey Club. I love that I am at the forefront of equine epidemiology and my research makes a real difference to the racehorses here.
The FdSc is a great course if you are undecided on your future career because it keeps all your doors open, and through assignments and research projects, you are able to sculpt your degree to the animals and industries you're most interested in. Additionally, keep saying yes to every opportunity because you have no idea where you'll end up!"
