Across the animal management, ecology and conservation programme learners will gain valuable theoretical and practical knowledge in a diverse range of topics from captive animal health, behaviour and welfare to wild animal activities, conservation, and habitat management.
Cannington Campus
Cannington Campus
Cannington Campus
Animal Management Centre
At the UCS’s Cannington Campus, students can study in the state-of-the-art Animal Management Centre with access to an extensive animal collection. A range of traditional and exotic mammals with more unusual species including amphibian, reptilian and avian species are offered to develop an enhanced experience alongside the more traditional theoretical learning. If you would like to see the animal management facilities yourself, you can always come to an Open Day.
External habitat conservation areas, on- and off-site are used for further ecological and conservation experience throughout the programme. On campus a conservation area is used to develop field skills. Steart Marshes (WWT) the UK’s largest new working nature reserve with wild mammals including otters and a wide variety of bird species, also provides an excellent working local environment to support topical learning and research.
About University Centre Somerset
At University Centre Somerset (UCS), we strive to unleash the potential in each of our students, supporting them as they unlock new skills and ambitions. Our goal is for students to step seamlessly into their careers with confidence, equipped with not just knowledge, but practical, hands-on experience in their chosen field.
Qualifications range from short courses to full Honours degrees, in a range of career-focused subjects from Business Management to Mental Health Nursing. Each course is designed with excellent career prospects and progression in mind, whether locally or further afield.
But at UCS, we're not just about qualifications. We champion small class sizes, nurturing an inclusive and welcoming environment where students can flourish. Each student has a personal tutor for the duration of their programme and access to a wealth of support services across our three friendly, accessible campuses.
Interested? Explore our website, find us on the usual social media channels, and come to an open event! If there’s a question you can’t find an answer to, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at info@somerset.ac.uk or give us a call on 01278 441234.