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Animal Management
Study at York, Guisborough, Wakefield or Scarborough
The Askham Bryan College Centre for Animal Management at York
- Massive collection of temperate and tropical animal species, mammals, birds, reptiles,amphibians, invertebrates and fish
- High standards of welfare
- State of the art facilities in our purpose built Veterinary Nursing Unit
- Partnership with Flamingo land Zoo
Together with Flamingo Land Zoo we employ an Education and Conservation Officer. You will visit the zoo, see their collection of animals and find out what goes on behind the scenes. The opportunity of studying the zoo environment will help your learning experiences and give you additional which will be invaluable when deciding on your future career.
Want to study in Gusiborough, Wakefield or Scarborough?
Thanks to partnerships with Prior Pursglove College, Wakefield College and Yorkshire Coast College you can study some further education courses in you home area, and still take advantage of the facilities at the York campus.
Adopt an animal with Askham Bryan College
Want to adopt an animal for yourself, a friend or your class at school?
Want to learn more about how each species is cared for?
How about adopting one of Askham Bryan College's many species?
We have a range of species from domestic to exotic animals, including: ...........and many more
Sugar gliders
Meerkats
African striped mice
Fat tailed gerbils
Wallabies
Alpacas
Parrots
Tortoises
Iguanas
Blue tongued skins
Royal pythons
Prices range from £10 to £15 depending on which species you choose.
With every adoption you will receive
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A quarterly newsletter about the animal unit
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An adoption certificate with a photo of your adopted animal
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Your name on the adopter's board within the animal unit
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An opportunity to visit the animal centre once a year
For more details please contact
Nichola Robinson
Animal Management
Askham Bryan College
York
Y023 3FR
Tel 01904 772277
Animal Management courses
BSc (Hons) Animal Management and Science
- Duration:
- 3 years full-time (or up to six years part-time)
- Location(s):
- York Campus
This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge that can be applied to a wide range of animal management industries, particularly in the areas of animal conservation, health, welfare...
BSc (Hons) Animal Management
- Duration:
- 1 year full-time
- Location(s):
- York Campus
This course is for those who already hold a Higher National Diploma, Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate subject. During the course you will have the opportunity to...
Foundation Degree Animal Management
- Duration:
- 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time
- Location(s):
- York Campus Guisborough Centre
This course will provide you with a good grounding in key subject areas such as husbandry and behaviour, as well as allowing you to tailor the course to your own area of interest within the field...
Extended Foundation Degree Animal Management
- Duration:
- 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time
- Location(s):
- York Campus
This Extended Foundation Degree includes a foundation year for students without A levels, those who want to return to education after a period of employment, after a career break or to make a...
Foundation Degree Veterinary Nursing
- Duration:
- 3 years full-time including placement periods in industry
- Location(s):
- York Campus
This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge that can be utilised to gain employment within the fields of veterinary nursing and the animal health industry. The course also...
NVQ Levels 2 and 3 Veterinary Nursing
- Duration:
- 1 year
- Location(s):
- York Campus
Starting :Level 2 - 16 September 2009 Price on applicationLevel 3 - 17 September 2009 Price on application Level 2 is designed for unqualified nurses who are already employed in a veterinary...
BTEC National Diploma Animal Management
- Duration:
- 2 years full-time (September to July) or up to 5 years part-time
- Location(s):
- York Campus Guisborough Centre Wakefield
York Campus, Bradford, Guisborough, Wakefield, Scarborough Incorporating the National Award, this course combines theory and practical lessons on all aspects of animal management. You will...
BTEC First Diploma Animal Care
- Duration:
- 1 year full-time (September to July) or up to 5 years part-time
- Location(s):
- York Campus Guisborough Centre Scarborough
Pet Dog Training
- Duration:
- 6 weeks (1 hour each week)
- Location(s):
- York Campus
This course includes basic dog training using positive reinforcement aimed at creating a bond between handler and dog and giving an introduction to the way dogs learn.These are practical...
Care of Exotic Pets
- Duration:
- 1 day (6 hours)
- Location(s):
- York Campus
On this course you will learn to look after and handle a range of commonly kept species. The course will include both theory and practical sessions. You will need to wear steel toe-capped boots or...
Canine Behaviour
- Duration:
- one day 9:30 to 5:30
- Location(s):
- York Campus
During this course you will look at normal canine behaviour and some solutions to common problems.The course will include lectures, information sheets, small group discussion and participation.The...
Care and Handling of Commonly Kept Pets
- Duration:
- 1 day (6 hours)
- Location(s):
- York Campus
This course will provide you with an introduction to the husbandry and handling of commonly kept pets e.g. rats, mice, rabbits and guinea pigs. It includes both theory and practical work. The...
Feline Behaviour
- Duration:
- 1 day (6 hours)
- Location(s):
- York Campus
This course looks at feline evolution, development and behaviour. It will investigate developmental stages of the cat from birth to adulthood and how behaviour can be influenced at...