FdSc Animal Management

Comments about FdSc Animal Management - At the institution - Kingston Upon Thames - Greater London

• Objectives
  This course, taught at Guildford College, offers a challenging exploration of animal-associated subjects, allowing you to explore a variety of potential professions within the field of animal management. You will have the opportunity to work with a range of animals on campus and in relevant commercial settings, and you will develop and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the practical and technical skills necessary for employment in a wide range of careers at professional level. Industry experience provides an invaluable opportunity to work with species of your choice. Fieldwork and regular visits from specialist guest speakers will enhance your studies.
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements
  
  * a degree (level 6) in an Early Years subject or a degree (level 6) in any subject plus a level 3 qualification in an Early Years subject
  * a GCSE grade C in English and Maths
  * a current Criminal Records Bureau clearance
  * recent and considerable experience across whole 0-5 years age range
• Academic title
  FdSc Animal Management
• Course description
  FdSc Animal Management
  
  Programme
  
  Year 1
  
  -Professional Development in the Work Environment 1
  -Animal Health and Welfare
  -Animal Nutrition
  -Management of Exotic Species
  -Practical Animal Breeding and Husbandry
  -Pure and Applied Animal Behaviour OR Ecology and Ecological Surveying
  
  Year 2
  
  -Professional Development in the Work Environment 2
  -Investigative Project
  -Business Management
  -Anatomy and Physiology
  
  -Management of Animal Collections
  -Marine Biology
  -Principles of Sustainable Development
  -The Behaviour and Welfare of Wild Mammals in Captivity