In this ground-breaking foundation degree, you will study land and marine animal conservation, ecology, and zoology, all with direct reference to the unique habitats in the region, including Exmoor National Park, North Devon Biosphere Reserve and Lundy Island. In a series of modules, the Foundation Degree in Animal Conservation combines practical conservation field work, laboratory work, and behaviour observations with seminars, lectures, tutorials to embed the core competencies needed for employment or progression to full BSc. Animal anatomy and physiology, animal behaviour and animal health and diseases modules develop your understanding of animals of all kinds. A group of ecology and conservation modules put your animal learning into an environmental context, examining the challenges of a dynamic and unpredictable world. You will also learn about practical conservation and the role of zoos, and special modules are devoted to wildlife management and rehabilitation and marine animal biology and conservation. The course develops your academic skills through research projects, supported by the Petroc virtual learning environment (VLE), and ensures you graduate with the transferable skills for further academic work or employment. The course includes a minimum of 50 hours of work experience.