Animal Management Foundation Degree (FdSc) Full-time

Our course is perfect for animal lovers looking to start a rewarding career in animal management! Located at Wigfield Farm, we offer a hands-on experience with over 60 animal species including livestock, meerkats, and reptiles. The course includes trips, expert teaching, and practical skills needed for a career in animal management. Validated by the University of Hull, this two-year program covers 12 modules and opens exciting career opportunities in the animal care sector.

Read the 2025-26 Guide for Collaborative Provision Students (UK) to find out how the relationship between the University of Hull and Barnsley College University Centre works; the services and facilities the University of Hull has available to you; and your rights and obligations as a student taking a validated programme with the University of Hull.

Year 1 Modules:

• Anatomy and Physiology: Learn about animal physical support, movement, body systems, and reproduction.

• Animal Behaviour: Study communication, feeding, and reproductive behaviours.

• Animal Husbandry: Gain practical skills in handling and managing animals, focusing on husbandry and disease prevention.

• Ecology and Conservation: Understand ecological concepts, conservation strategies, and managing British wildlife.

• Professional Development and Academic Skills: Develop independent enquiry, data understanding, statistical application, and plan a second-year research project. Complete 100 hours of work experience.

• Small Business Enterprise: Learn principles to set up your own business.

Year 2 Modules:

• Collections Management: Learn about handling, restraint, and transportation of animals in various settings, including zoos and farms. Understand animal nutrition.

• Animal Biology and Nutrition: Study cell structure, microbiology, and nutrition principles.

• Research Project and Data Analysis: Conduct your research project, developing skills like independence and time management.

• Animal Health and Genetics: Understand factors affecting animal health and genetics principles.

• Animal Welfare Ethics and Law: Learn about welfare implications in animal industries, relevant legislation and ethics.

• Optional Modules: Animal Training and Invertebrate Zoology.