Zoo Management FD
Course Overview - Zoo Management FD
Captive animals don’t have a choice about living in a zoo, game reserve or other controlled setting – and that’s why it’s so important that there are people to be a voice for them.
To care for animals and to give them the best lives possible, we need to understand what they think and feel. Understanding their behaviour, learning about positive welfare inputs and making decisions to support their welfare are all fundamental skills – and you will learn this through the Foundation Degree Zoo Management. With a growing national and global interest in exotic species, plus increa...
Captive animals don’t have a choice about living in a zoo, game reserve or other controlled setting – and that’s why it’s so important that there are people to be a voice for them.<br/><br/>To care for animals and to give them the best lives possible, we need to understand what they think and feel. Understanding their behaviour, learning about positive welfare inputs and making decisions to support their welfare are all fundamental skills – and you will learn this through the Foundation Degree Zoo Management. With a growing national and global interest in exotic species, plus increasing recognition of the role animals play in the environment, there are real opportunities for people with zoo management skills to make a positive impact on the world.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Merrist Wood College
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
CC30
Institution Code
O25
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
64
Normally, the entry requirement would be 64 UCAS points, comprised of either: Relevant A-levels (with at least 1 science subject, such as biology) or; T-Level in a relevant subject area (such as ‘Animal Care & Management’ or ‘Animal Science’) or; BTEC Level 3 Diploma in ‘Animal Management’, or; Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject (such as ‘Animal Management’ or ‘Animal Science’) at Pass level.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants should have a GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English Language (or a recognised equivalent vocationally related qualification). It is advantageous to have a science GCSE (such as biology or psychology)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £8,240 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |






































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