
Zoological Management and Conservation (Top-up) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Zoological Management and Conservation (Top-up) BSc (Hons)
The BSc Zoological Management and Conservation (Level 6) is the progression step to achieve your full degree. You can apply for this programme with a relevant Foundation Degree/ HND qualification or Diploma of Higher Education..
You will be able to further develop your knowledge and experience of zoological conservation and management and its communication to others, learning about the role of zoos in conservation, Species Specialist Groups and campaign management. Taxa specific modules will provide you with extensive knowledge of managing species for conservation.
The BSc Zoological Management and Conservation (Level 6) is the progression step to achieve your full degree. You can apply for this programme with a relevant Foundation Degree/ HND qualification or Diploma of Higher Education..<br/><br/>You will be able to further develop your knowledge and experience of zoological conservation and management and its communication to others, learning about the role of zoos in conservation, Species Specialist Groups and campaign management. Taxa specific modules will provide you with extensive knowledge of managing species for conservation.<br/><br/>Your programme is currently based in the Conservation Education Centre at Bristol Zoo. SGS work in collaboration with Bristol Zoological Societys Conservation Science and Education Departments. You will learn from staff working actively within the field, involved in conservation activities in 15 countries around the world where they work with local communities, organisations and international academics. These experiences support and enhance the day to day delivery of the programme module content. It also offers you potential opportunities for research and other collaboration.<br/><br/>You will focus on: communication and interpretation design (you will create, develop and implement a campaign event), and the role of zoos in species management for conservation (you will learn interactively about species-specific knowledge in managing breeding, social grouping and release programmes for conservation).<br/><br/>You will learn through a variety of lectures, workshops, tutorials, field site visits and study trips. You will also experience talks by visiting lecturers, Bristol Zoo staff and have the opportunity to join one of the end-of-year residential study trips.<br/><br/>Your assessments will cover the key skills learned, through a written exam, academic essays and reports, presentations (in groups and individually), literature reviews, a research project and participating in face to face Q&As.<br/><br/>It is an exciting time to study with us as you will experience first-hand the transition of Bristol Zoo Gardens to the new Bristol Zoo (currently Wild Place Project), and have a great opportunity to learn how a new zoo can develop.<br/><br/><strong>Part time routes are available. For more information, please email HEadmissions@sgscol.ac.uk</strong><br/><br/><strong>Graduate Opportunities:</strong><br/>• Animal Keeper<br/>• Nutritionist<br/>• Behaviourist<br/>• Animal Trainer<br/>• Education officer<br/>• Rare breed farms<br/>• Veterinary nursing – with the addition of further training to become qualified.<br/>• Wildlife rehabilitation<br/>• Aquarist<br/>• Conservationist – working with native species or abroad<br/>• Field Research<br/>• Laboratory Research<br/>• Visitor Experience
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Bristol Zoo Gardens
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D390
Institution Code
S55
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £13,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |