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MAKE 2018
YOUR YEAR
A Degree Level Programme
at Merrist Wood College
can kick start your career!
Photo credit: Alistair Wilson
areers in animal management offer Collection Manager and Lecturer at Merrist Access to Higher Education
many exciting possibilities. You could Wood College.“Our students also go off to - Access to Animal Management
C work in conservation or wildlife work in charities,such as Compassion inWorld - Access to Equine Management
rehabilitation in a zoo, lab or domestic Farming and the RSPCA.Some set up their own
environment either in the UK or abroad. businesses,especially if they’re working with Foundation Degrees
Merrist Wood College has an Animal companion animals,while others go on to - Animal Behaviour & Welfare
Management Centre designed to provide a continue their higher education and complete FdSc Foundation Degree
state-of-the-art learning environment for a BSc Hons Degree with us as well.” - Animal Science
students.This exciting centre includes an The programmes Merrist Wood College FdSc Foundation Degree
arid biome, a tropical biome and a nocturnal provides will give you real, practical - Companion Animal Behaviour
room to house a wide variety of species and experiences, leading to invaluable skills and FdSc Foundation Degree
enable them to be studied and cared for in excellent employment prospects.There may - Equine Management
a more natural environment. It also houses also be the opportunity for international FdSc Foundation Degree
a large collection of animals including travel to locations such as the Mabula and - Wildlife and Conservation
meerkats, coatis, armadillo and red squirrels. Dinokeng game reserves in South Africa. FdSc Foundation Degree
The tutors are enthusiastic,passionate and The college offers an exciting range - Zoo Management
knowledgeable,and have industry-related of degree level programmes that are FdSc Foundation Degree
experience as well as great connections vocationally focused, combined with
with local organisations. “We have students underpinning business knowledge and Top up Degrees
currently working in many zoos across incorporating opportunities for industry- - Animal Behaviour and Welfare
the UK,”says Luke Gates-Roberts,Animal related work experience. BSc (Hons) Top-Up Degree
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO APPLY FOR SEPTEMBER 2018!
You can still apply online for a programme. If you
would like to receive further information please
contact the Advice and Guidance team.
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