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University degree

Applied Zoo Science

Sparsholt College
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,250
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 25% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

If you’re curious about the zoo industry and the science behind it, we’ll equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to tackle some of the most pressing challenges within the multifaceted zoo industry, encompassing animal husbandry, design, environmental management, veterinary sciences, human and animal psychology and conservation science.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
70% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels70%
Other30%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
75%
Continue past first year
81%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£24,000
After 15 months
£18,000
3 years on
£22,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Animal care and control services30%
Elementary occupations20%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled5%
Sales occupations15%
Skilled trades occupations5%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
81%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching91%
Assessment & feedback75%
Academic support73%
Well organised79%
Learning resources66%
Student community73%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Sparsholt College's own site.
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