Animal Health and Management

Gain a sound understanding of issues surrounding animal health, disease, behaviour, welfare and the management of animal collections. Making use of our excellent practical facilities and links with Dartmoor Zoological Park and various charitable organisations across Cornwall and Devon, we can ensure that you have excellent access to hands-on experience and the benefit of up-to-date knowledge.

Aspects of animal health and management are studied through a range of inter-related modules, giving you a solid grounding in this specialist area. Study tours in Year 1 and Year 2 will allow you to further your knowledge and experiences both nationally and internationally. You will have amazing opportunities to develop your knowledge of health, welfare and husbandry, and to work with a wide range of species within our Animal Management Centres at our Bicton College.

You will have access to our Equine Yard. Links with Dartmoor Zoological Park have developed in the past few years and there are sound opportunities for you to broaden your experiences to a wider range of exotic species, including big cats, wolves, monkeys, capybara, tapirs and wallabies.We also work closely with a number of other animal organisations strengthening our links within the industry.

This course is also available with Science Gateway, perfect for you if you would like to study any of the science-based Foundation Degrees (FdSc) we offer, but don’t have the right qualifications or grades to do so.

Assessment will be via a range of written assignments and practical assessments, reports, in-class tests, formal examinations, presentations and group discussions. You will compile a portfolio of skills developed during practical sessions.

Possible Progression (subject to availability)

BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Health (Level 6 only) at Duchy College, Stoke Climsland.

BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation Science final year at Plymouth University

BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology (top-up) at Newquay

BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour & Welfare final two years at Plymouth University

BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences final year at Plymouth University

Possible Careers

Animal Nutritionist

Animal Health Inspector

Animal Technician or Welfare Officer

Epidemiologist

Veterinary Pharmaceuticals

Veterinary Practice Management

Veterinary Scientist

Wildlife Biologist

Zookeeper, Curator or Manager

Learner and Pastoral Support We pride ourselves on our student focused, friendly and supportive environment. Our dedicated support team are available for regular or ad hoc 1:1 learning or pastoral support needs.