At Sparsholt College in Winchester, United Kingdom, Applied Zoo Science is offered as a foundation in Animal Science programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition is GBP 9,790 per year for local students.
This foundation degree introduces students to the zoo sector and the scientific work behind it. Subjects range from animal care and enclosure planning to environmental management, veterinary science, animal psychology and conservation. The course is delivered with a practical emphasis, so learners apply theory to real animals and facilities.
Teaching combines animal welfare and behaviour, nutrition, health and laboratory techniques with current industry software. Students use the college's facilities for projects across a wide range of animal work. Students gain confidence in practical animal work. Learners explore animal husbandry and enclosure design, with a focus on welfare in managed settings.
Career routes include conservation biology, zoo research, education management, aquarium work and zoo curation. Graduates may also move on to further study in related fields.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Two A Level passes, including one at grade C or above one of which should be in a science; BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP; Access to HE: a satisfactory pass with 74 tariff points including 24 credits at merit or above (12 in science-based units); plus GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4/C or above or Level 2 Functional Skills.
Application Details
Application Deadline:UCAS equal consideration deadline 13 January 2027 (2027 entry); final deadline 30 June 2027 (2027 entry)
