# The UK animal industry consists of a very large number of increasingly diverse enterprises, each demanding different knowledge and skills. Despite this diversity, success within the industry requires practical competence and commercial awareness. This course takes a holistic approach to animal management and is aimed at providing students with this broad knowledge. A wide range of species are available to enable students to gain sound practical animal husbandry skills, which are then complemented by an academic programme that covers topics such as nutrition, breeding, health and behaviour. These will be combined with a deeper understanding of business and trade as it relates to the animal sector. In the second and third years of the course, students have a choice of specialist modules allowing them to concentrate their knowledge in line with a specific group of animal species. This course also provides students with an understanding of ecology, habitat management and biodiversity and conservations and emphasizes their importance in sustainable animal management systems.

# # This list of careers below are those that graduates from this programme have been successful in. * • Animal nutritionist and pet food manufacturing * • Nutrition company sales rep * • Veterinary pharmaceutical and equipment supplies * • Animal Welfare Office * • Companion and zoo animal keepers ( RSPCA, SSPCA, rescue centres, zoos and safari parks) * • RSPCA * • Progression to Vet School * • Post-graduate study * • Zoo animal keeper * • Quarantine officers * • Animal health inspectors e.g. DEFRA * • Independent wildlife agencies (RSPB, Scottish Natural Heritage, Natural England) * • Membership to professional organisations allied to animal science e.g. British Society of Animal Science (BSAS); European Association of Animal Production (EAAP); British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums; Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW).