Applied Animal Behaviour and Conservation (QA only), FdSc (Plumpton College)

The FdSc Applied Animal Behaviour and Conservation programme enables you to gain a thorough knowledge and understanding of the established principles of Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation and their development within industry. The programme also enables you to gain knowledge and understanding of the principles of business management and apply this in a relevant work-related context. An ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied and employ those principles in Animal-related industries or other work-relevant context, will allow you to gain the experience required for future careers.

You’ll benefit from working with our wide range of species including aquatics, companion large animals, exotics and small mammals in the Animal Management Centre, gaining experience in handling and management experience. This programme incorporates key business skills, providing you with the sound skills and knowledge that you’ll need.

There are excellent links with the industry, and host regular guest speakers and visits to other centres, including a visit to Mankwe Wildlife Reserve, South Africa, as part of the Wildlife Conservation module. You'll be able to discover 3000 large mammals on the reserve, which is made up of 42 species plus over 250 types of bird, plus a wide variety of amphibians, invertebrates and reptiles.

The course is offered by one of the university's partner colleges: Plumpton College, based at Lewes, East Sussex.