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Explore your future

As an Animal Science and Zoo Biology student you will benefit from lecturers with a wealth of industry experience that comes from working with BIAZA (the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums) and EAZA (the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria) research committees/working groups and a wide range of zoos.

Our teaching staff have experience and expertise in all areas of animal work including veterinary nursing, health and welfare, research, zoo industry and husbandry and animal behaviour and training.

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- FTMSc Applied Zoo Biology – Full Time
- PTMSc Applied Zoo Biology – Part Time
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KEY FACTS

Use our outstanding facilities to carry out innovative research as part of your course. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students are currently working on a wide range of industry‑led research projects including behavioural studies, multi‑collection dietary analysis, zoo education impact studies and welfare research.

Careers

Animal Science and Zoo biology courses can lead to fantastic careers in:

Zookeeping, animal health, conservation, education roles, academia, charity work and setting up your own business

Facilities

Sparsholt is currently home to over 600 animals comprising of over 100 species, including many of conservation interest. In addition to the many familiar companion animals held, the collection also has a zoo licence and has achieved accreditation by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA).

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Research

From the impact of providing chopped and whole fruit items on the behaviour of the macaws to the nutritional requirements of captive aardvarks, find out about the research we've been undertaking...