BSc Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation), an animal science degree focused on the study of captive animal collections, wildlife preservation, and ecological management. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes a compulsory independent major project in the final year and incorporates practical field trips and visits. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Ethics of Animal Use, Human-Animal Interaction, Industry Skills and Professional Wellbeing, and Into ARU. The second year expands into specialized subjects with compulsory modules including Behaviour, Principles of Animal Nutrition, Management of Zoo Animal Collections, Research Methods, Animal Breeding and Development, Animal Health and Welfare, Wildlife Conservation Skills, and a Ruskin Module. The third year advances into complex professional applications through compulsory modules such as Major Project, Strategies and Issues in Animal Breeding, People Management, Training and Support, Applied Issues in Wildlife Conservation, Applied Nutrition and Feeding, Applied Behaviour and Animal Welfare, and Developments in Zoo Management.
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Entry requirements
112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 4 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English, Maths and Science. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 58%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 150 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 21%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Animal care and control services: 35%
- Health associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 54%
- London: 13%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- Other HE qualification: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Into ARU
- Biology
- Ecology and Evolution
- Industry Skills and Professional Wellbeing
- Ethics of Animal Use
- Human-Animal Interaction
- Behaviour
- Principles of Animal Nutrition
- Management of Zoo Animal Collections
- Research Methods
- Animal Breeding and Development
- Animal Health and Welfare
- Wildlife Conservation Skills
- Ruskin Module
- Major Project
- Strategies and Issues in Animal Breeding
- People Management, Training and Support
- Applied Issues in Wildlife Conservation
- Applied Nutrition and Feeding
- Applied Behaviour and Animal Welfare
- Developments in Zoo Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation) at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £28,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Animal science.
What do graduates of BSc Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation) at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation) at Anglia Ruskin University?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation) at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation) at Anglia Ruskin University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 21% left higher education.