Animal Biology and Wildlife Conservation
Entry requirements
A level
Any combination of A Level of at least the equivalent of 48 UCAS point, including one Science subject at grade C or above.
Access to HE Course in an appropriate subject.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Plus GCSE English and GCSE Maths, at Grade 4 or above. Or equivalent Level 2 qualification.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Any Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject
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About this course
This Higher National Diploma (HND) in Animal Biology and Wildlife Conservation brings together Animal Biology with Conservation. The effective conservation of species, ecosystems and natural resources is vital for future sustainable development. On this course you will gain the academic knowledge, applied theory and hands-on field experience needed to manage habitats and conserve wildlife. You will also enrich your knowledge by exploring wider topics such as rewilding, environmental issues, surveying techniques and the work of conservation organisations. After successfully completing this (HND) you may wish to consider enrolling for additional year of study on the BSc (Hons) Animal Biology and Wildlife Conservation (Top-up).
We have very close and excellent links with local and international employers including many conservation groups, veterinary industry, RSPCA, Lion Aid, Orangutan Veterinary Aid, Wildwood trust, Kruger National Park, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Howletts Wild Animal Park. Our students have recently undertaken animal enrichment projects at the parks to enhance the living conditions and enrichment for various species. This included: a sand and herb activity area for wild dogs, a feed distribution device to enable food foraging for anteaters and enclosure enrichment for the Baboons, Lions and Wild Boar and well as a high platform for the Tigers.
Modules
The HND in Animal Biology and Wildlife Conservation is awarded by the University of Kent. This ‘two year’ full time course is delivered over 2/3 days per week. This HND has been developed to provide education and training for a range of careers in Zoos, Animal Welfare, Behaviour, Nursing, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Animal Husbandry, Conservation and Sciences. The programme is appropriate for the development of individuals who already have a role in these industries and is equally relevant to those who wish to study Animal Sciences and Conservation at a higher level to develop themselves prior to employment in the industry or to progress to full degree.
You will learn through a variety of taught lectures and seminars, practical workshops and self-directed study sessions. Modules are delivered through a combination of lectures and classroom-based activities, as well as practical workshops and field trips.
Assessment methods
You will be assessed through written report-based assignments, practical workshops, research dissertation, presentations, and examinations.
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Canterbury College
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