City of Oxford College
Zoo Management FdSc
City of Oxford College

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Zoo Management FdSc and other courses in CAH03 at City of Oxford College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in CAH03.

Overall student satisfaction
89 /100
10 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20811 £17855 £21702
25-75 percentile range £18257 - £24257 £13861 - £22312 £17266 - £27104

Course Description

Develop a fascinating insight into the behaviour and welfare of a range of captive wild animal species and apply theories learnt to maintain and improve animal welfare. The primary focus of this course is on species housed within zoos and aquaria however careers are not limited to this. There is also scope for you to explore the theory and practice related to wildlife conservation and the focus of this in zoos.

  • PROGRAMME MODULES

Year 1: (30 credits each)

→ Animal Breeding Programmes and Husbandry

→ Animal Health, Welfare and Nutrition

→ Zoo Management Skills

→ Professional Development in the Work Environment

Year 2: (30 credits each)

→ Management of Zoological Collections

→ Global Biodiversity and Conservation Issues

→ Research Methods

→ Professional Development in the Work Environment 2

CAREERS

You could work as a zoo keeper, animal trainer, education officer or presenter in zoological settings in the UK and abroad.

You will be continually assessed through coursework in the form of written and practical assignments, essays, project work, practical skills tests, oral presentations and written examinations. Most modules will have 2-3 assessments.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for CAH03

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Zoo Management, FdSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Zoo Management FdSc

England UK £8000 year 1
Northern Ireland £8000 year 1
Scotland £8000 year 1
Wales £8000 year 1
Channel Islands £8000 year 1

Additional fee information

Please note that tuition fees may increase in subsequent years for both new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Fees are subject to agreement by the Office for Students.

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

About City of Oxford College

City of Oxford College is a post-secondary school institution located in Oxford, England. The college operates from two campus sites; one in Oxford city centre, and the other in Blackbird Leys. There are not many places nationally or internationally more associated with the student lifestyle than Oxford, due to the numerous prestigious universities found here.

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Where is this programme taught

Merrist Wood College
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