Animal Management, BSc Hons (Hadlow)
This degree offers high-quality, broad-based training in animal management, providing a solid understanding of applied animal sciences and opening up numerous career paths.
UCAS points
96 (full requirements below)
Course/institution codes
D300
Partner college
Duration
- 3 years full-time
- 4 years part-time
Start month
September
UK/international fees
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
Entry requirements
If you are
The entry criteria for the BSc (Hons) Animal Management is 96 UCAS points as agreed with the University. These 96 UCAS points is made up from A levels, preferably one in a Science based subject, or Level 3 vocational qualification for which students will have achieved the minimum of a Merit. All applicants should also have a GCSE grade C or above in English, maths and science. Entry criteria meet the level expected of an Animal Management student.
For more information, contact courseinfo@greenwich.ac.uk or 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.
Alternatively, please contact us:
- By telephone: +44 (0)20 8331 8136.
- By email: international@gre.ac.uk.
Available to overseas students?
Yes
Can I use prior learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
How you will learn
Teaching
In a typical week learning takes place through a combination of:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- 1-to-1 tutorials
Further details to be confirmed.
Seminars enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Contact hours may fall between 9am and 9pm, depending on your elective courses and tutorials.
Class sizes
Information coming soon.
Independent learning
At university, you must develop the ability to work more independently than you have done before. In the early stages of the degree, you will receive a higher level of support from module leaders and personal tutors.
Overall workload
Rather than being spread over a whole week, we try and condense our teaching into 2-3 days. This gives you time for other things.
Assessment
On this course, students are assessed by:
- Examinations
- Coursework
Further details to be confirmed.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include ‘practice’ assessments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
Feedback summary
Assessment feedback on the programme will be delivered through a range of mechanisms depending upon the assessment method. Assessment feedback will be given in a timely manner that adheres to Hadlow College's Assessment Policy, with a four week limit on assessment feedback being given to the students on formal summative assessment.
Dates and timetables
Academic year: September 2019 to June 2020.
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 01732 850551 or email enquiries@hadlow.ac.uk
Fees and funding
Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
2019/2020 fees
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2020/2021 fees
TBA
* For full fees information please visit our fees information pages.
Funding your study
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
Other costs
Some courses have additional costs associated with them, such as trips, clothing and materials. Students may also need to purchase some specialist equipment.
For this course, you will need the following:
- Green Hadlow polo shirt, jumper and/or coat from Simmonds
- Steel toe capped boots (any provider)
- Black cargo trousers (any provider)
- White laboratory coat for laboratory practicals (any provider).
Full details of costs are provided at interview or can be obtained by contacting the College Information and Recruitment Services. More information.
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.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
To help you settle in and enjoy your time with us we offer a range of support. The high standards our support reach was recognised during our last OFSTED 'Care Standards' Inspection - once again (for the fourth consecutive time) we received a Grade 1 'outstanding' with no recommendations needed to improve our services.
At the start of your course you'll be assigned a personal tutor who will guide and monitor you during your time with us. In your one-to-one tutorials, which are held regularly throughout the year, you will have the chance to discuss careers, health and social education, as well as academic progress.
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