This course is aimed at students who wish to develop a career in the captive management of domestic and/or exotic animal species. You will be provided with a combination of academic study and practical opportunities to develop a range of knowledge, academic and professional skills, concerning the behaviour and welfare of captive animals. As a student on the course, you will have regular access to the zoo-licensed animal centre facilities at Reaseheath College, which boasts a range of archetypal zoo species, in addition to domestic and livestock species. Additionally, you can expect an interactive and personable learning experience that draws upon the expertise of our team of experienced staff, with whom you will be able to engage in study both on-site across the campus, but also via overseas study opportunities. The course features: - Member of British & Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) - Purpose-built animal management training centre with £3 million upgrade - Student will have the opportunity to engage in overseas field courses to a range of localities including southern Africa, South America and Europe - Centre houses over 1,000 animals and 125 species inc: - Mammals: serval cats, tapirs, ring-tailed lemurs, porcupines, tamarin monkeys, otters, capybara, meerkats, mara and wallabies, among others - Birds: birds of prey, chickens, ducks, finches, cockatiels, cockatoos, and budgerigars - Reptiles: snakes, bearded dragons, tortoises and chameleons - Fish: a range of freshwater and marine fish Invertebrates: tarantulas, scorpions and insects Amphibians: frogs, toads and newts. The course can be followed by the one year BSc (Hons) Animal Management top-up to gain a full honours degree. This will allow you to work with lecturing staff on relevant unique research projects.