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Available as a one-year level 6 top-up degree See page 42 for details

Zoology BSc (Hons) / BSc (Hons) with Foundation year

“My aim is to become an animal-assisted therapist, which means working with animals to help vulnerable people. I feel like this is my calling in life. It's amazing that Hartpury offers the opportunity to work with different species as part of the degree. I’ve been getting hands on with exotic animals – meerkats, skunks and emus. I really want to expand this Student Profile Skai Walker BSc Human-Animal Interaction field of work in my career, moving away from ‘pets in therapy’ into how we can work with more unique animals to help health and wellbeing.”

Entry requirements A typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points; 32-48 UCAS tariff points for Foundation year Biological science / relevant diploma required See entry requirements on pages 149-150 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

This degree provides a fantastic opportunity for you to study a range of zoological disciplines. You’ll work in our labs as well as with different animals both on and off campus – exotics, domestics, invertebrates, livestock and wildlife. The course offers a variety of modules including animal health and disease, conservation, wildlife and zoo management, nutrition, biodiversity and animal behaviour, welfare and ethics, and anthrozoology. As you progress, you’ll develop your own areas of interest, gaining skills and experience for your career. conservation, then tailor your degree to suit you. Work with over 70 species on campus including meerkats, dogs, horses and livestock. experience in our on-site facilities, as well as at local rescue centres, zoos and wildlife parks. We have strong industry connections and host regular guest lectures, as well as professionals undertaking practical demonstrations. This course is ideal for those who are passionate about all aspects of zoology and want to make a difference through practical conservation and research. Immerse yourself in the theory and practical application of zoology. Explore a range of subjects within animal health, welfare and Industry opportunities Our students gain work and research

UCAS code D320 3 years DF20 4 years with Foundation year

Foundation year - Gain the subject-specific knowledge needed for the BSc degree

Integrated placement year - An optional extra year in industry to prepare for your career

International trip - Optional fieldwork in Mankwe Wildlife Reserve, South Africa*

100% student satisfaction (NSS 2019)

Graduate destinations •• Zoos and wildlife centres •• Animal charities and rescue centres •• Animal nutrition •• Pharmaceuticals •• Animal health and welfare •• Animal education and outreach

Skai carrying out a health check on a bearded dragon in our reptile room

*Additional costs may apply. Please see course page on website