FdSc Animal Conservation andBiodiversity Yr1

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Providing students with the opportunity to follow one of two routes to a career in conservation, either at home or abroad, this course focuses on examining the science and practice of animal conservation and related biodiversity. It is ideal for those students who may already be working within the industry but have no formal qualifications. Course Content year1: Concepts in animal science; Principles of conservation; Concepts in animal husbandry; Wildlife welfare and conservation ethics; A choice of either: Principles of management or Concepts in animal behavior; Industrial experience. Year 2: Concepts in practical conservation management and technology; Breeding management and genetics; Global biodiversity and conservation issues; Research skills; A choice of two of the following: Animal health; Comparative anatomy adaptations and evolution; Project management or Exotic collection management; Industrial experience. The work-based learning modules are key to this programme. You will be expected to complete 150 hours each year at an animal related organisation. This can be done either as a block placement during the summer term or as one day per week throughout the course. You will be supported in finding an appropriate placement which will enable you to gain an insight into working life. Successful students can progress onto the BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation and Biodiversity. Graduates will also be fully prepared for managerial and technical positions within the domestic and wild animal industry.

Course information

Name: FdSc Animal Conservation andBiodiversity Yr1 Qualification title: Foundation Degree in Animal Management Qualification type: Assessment Coursework (written assignments, projects and presentations) as well as examinations. Awarding Kingston University Created 20161010 13:09:45 Updated 20161010 13:09:45

Entry requirements

Protective clothing, footwear and wet weather clothing as well as overalls will be required. Equipment required Protective clothing, footwear and wet weather clothing as well as overalls will be required.

Provider

HADLOW COLLEGE
Further Education
enquiries@hadlow.ac.uk
0500 551 434
http://www.hadlow.ac.uk/

Address

Tonbridge Road
Hadlow Town: TONBRIDGE County:KENT

Learning aims

Title: Foundation Degree in Animal Management Qualification: Foundation Degree in Animal Management Classification: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

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