Course Leader
DR MARIANNE FREEMAN –
PhD, MSci, C. Anim. Sci, MRSB
What will I learn?
You will gain a deep understanding of animal welfare and behaviour, the animal industry and wildlife management. Topics such as animal nutrition, health and behaviour are paired with practical skills such as laboratory techniques and current industry IT software.
Practical learning to ensure you graduate job‑ready:
• Take part in laboratory analysis and dissections
• Learn safe working practices with animals
• Conduct wildlife and aquatic life surveys
• Contribute to live research projects, such as goat animal interactions, canine communication comprehension and feline cognition.
How will I be assessed?
Our assessments mirror the challenges you will face in your career, combining academic depth with practical application:
• Research dissertations that address real‑world animal science conundrums
• Field‑based assignments allow you to showcase your skills to employers
• A range of presentation types, written assignments and assessments that develop key graduate skills such as communication expertise.
Focused on your future
This degree opens doors to diverse career paths in a rapidly growing sector, such as:
- Laboratory technicians
- Ecologists
- Companion animal industries such as Dogs Trust and Cats Protection
- Educator
- Policy Advisor
You can progress to the MSc in Applied Zoo Biology at University Centre Sparsholt; alternatively there are many MSc and PhD programmes available at other universities.
Sparsholt graduates now work in zoological collections, animal charities and conservation both in the UK and overseas.
Modules Covered
*subject to demand
Additional Costs
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Entry Requirements
A Level: Three A level passes including two at grade C or above; one of which should be in a science
BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Ext. Diploma (1080): DMM in an appropriate pathway
BTEC National Diploma: N/A
City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720): N/A
T Level: Merit in a relevant subject
Access to HE – A satisfactory pass in a relevant Access course with 74 tariff points, with 24 credits at merit or above including 12 credits in science‑based units
International Baccalaureate: 24 points with HL Biology at 4
Plus GCSEs Maths and English at grade C/4 or above or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English.