University of Wolverhampton

BSc (Hons) Zoo Animal Management and Conservation

University of WolverhamptonSouth Staffordshire College Rodbaston Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

This course will expand your expertise in animal care, conservation, and welfare—combining academic study with hands-on experience at Rodbaston’s on-site licensed zoo.

Key highlights

  • Hands-on experience at Rodbaston's on-site licensed zoo
  • Combines academic study with practical animal care experience
  • Builds expertise in animal care, conservation and welfare
  • One-year top-up for holders of a relevant level 5 qualification

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall, no component less than 5.5

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship

    £4,000 Year 1; £2,000 Year 2; £2,000 Year 3.

  • Access Bursary

    The Access Bursary is a £2000 cash payment paid during the 1st and second years of study.

    Up to £2,000
  • Global Opportunities Undergraduate Regional Scholarship

    There are 25 scholarships of £3,000 per year for students.

    Up to £3,000
  • International School Scholarships

    Value: £1,000 per year – awarded automatically.

    Up to £1,000
  • Prompt Payment Discount

    Early Deposit Payment Discount - £500 discount; Early Full Fee Payment Discount - £1,000 discount.

  • University of Wolverhampton Sports Scholarship

    Tier One Scholarship: Scholars can receive up to £1,500 per academic year for their course of study. Tier Two Scholarship: Scholars can receive up to £1,000 per academic year.

  • WLV Women in Engineering Scholarships

    We are offering scholarships of £1,000 to be awarded, to female students beginning their engineering education at the University.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Zookeeper
  • Animal care supervisor
  • Conservation officer
  • Animal welfare officer
  • Wildlife park manager
  • Conservation education officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £6450 per year | International: £16,950 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Wolverhampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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