Foundation degree students can now apply to study a new animal biodiversity and conservation top-up degree at Capel Manor College from September 2021, which has been designed in partnership with the Royal Agricultural University.
Delivered at the College’s campus in Enfield, this one-year course enables foundation degree and higher national diploma graduates, from related subjects, to upgrade to a full BSc (Hons) degree.
The new degree programme aims to educate highly-skilled professionals to be strong contributors towards global conservation efforts, with a focus on providing a broad understanding of holistic approaches to wildlife management and conservation, predominantly on fauna.
Programme Manager of Higher Education in Animal Management at Capel Manor College, Evangelos Achilleos, said: “We are delighted to offer this new course which will empower individuals to further develop their practical skills, academic research and core knowledge required to work in animal reserves, wildlife rescues, conservation organisations and field-based conservation research both nationally and internationally.”
He continued: “Undergraduates completing this qualification can go on to pursue a career in field conservation, wildlife management, wildlife behaviour, animal welfare, field ecology or conservation science. Alternatively, students can further their education with a master’s degree in conservation biology, wildlife and conservation management, zoo conservation biology or other similar areas.”
Students can expect to gain advanced wild animal management skills, including in applied technology, whilst furthering the business and enterprise skills they need to work in or manage conservation projects. They will also have the opportunity to go on international conservation trips to enhance their applied field work skills in places such as South America and South Africa.
The BSc (Hons) Animal Biodiversity and Conservation (Top-Up) programme is currently subject to validation, but prospective students are encouraged to apply through UCAS before the January 2021 application deadline, if possible.