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Advanced Certificate in Zoology

Love to Work with Wildlife Animals? Gain Advanced Skills to Start a Career in Zoology

Are you devoted to the wellbeing of wild and captive animals, and driven by a desire to contribute positively to their conservation? Do the prospects of a rewarding career in nurturing wildlife, maintaining ecological balance and working in nature reserves or animal sanctuaries excite you? If transforming your zeal for animal care into a meaningful profession appeals to you, the Advanced Certificate in Zoology is tailored to provide you with comprehensive expertise and advanced capabilities to kickstart your journey.

Start Date
Start Anytime
Duration
Self-paced. Approximately 700 hours to complete the course, which has seven key modules made up of 68 lessons.
Delivery
Flexible, online, self-paced learning with dedicated mentor support.

Course Overview

Course Modules

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Career Outcomes

This course is aimed at people interested in working in:

  • Zookeeper
  • Zoo Assistant
  • Aquarium Assistant
  • Veterinary Services
  • Wildlife Reserve Ranger
  • Wildlife Office
  • Herpetology

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Student Support

You’ll be fully supported with access to an allocated student support advisor, mentor and course consultants, who are available 5 days per week.

Assessments

Assessments are an important part of your study journey as they help ensure you stay on track and meet the learning objectives of each lesson before moving on to the next. They also help your student support advisor and mentors identify where any further support may be required so that you get the most out of your course. You will learn via various methods; a combination of reading, undertaking research and watching videos. Assessments might include case studies, quizzes, and written assessments.

Certification

Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each certificate completed and a Certificate of Completion.

About The Course

Forge a Fulfilling Career Path Working and Caring for Wild Animals with Advanced Zoology

Are you devoted to the wellbeing of wild and captive animals, and driven by a desire to contribute positively to their conservation? Do the prospects of a rewarding career in nurturing wildlife, maintaining ecological balance and working in nature reserves or animal sanctuaries excite you? If transforming your zeal for animal care into a meaningful profession appeals to you, the Advanced Certificate in Zoology is tailored to provide you with comprehensive expertise and advanced capabilities to kickstart your journey.

This advanced course is a detailed online course, encompassing seven informative modules. Beginning with Animal Healthcare, this module offers a deep dive into common health issues in farm animals and pets, veterinary practices and animal behaviour. The Animal Behaviour module explores further the genetic and environmental factors influencing animal actions, essential for understanding and managing behavioural problems. Zoo Keeping is tailored for those aiming to work in zoological environments, focusing on operational aspects, occupational health and safety, captive husbandry and enclosure design. 

Herpetology then provides specialised knowledge on reptiles and amphibians, covering everything from biology to conservation. Primatology is dedicated to the study of primates, offering insights into their diet, health, behaviour and conservation. Vertebrate Zoology broadens the learning scope to include the diversity of vertebrate life, such as fishes, birds and mammals. Lastly, the Carnivore Zoology module delves into the taxonomy, evolution and biology of carnivores. It covers various carnivorous species including canines, felines, bears, aquatic carnivores, mustelids, and other carnivores, focusing on their behaviour and ecological significance.

Upon completing this course, a spectrum of exciting career opportunities awaits. Imagine yourself as a Zookeeper or Zoo Assistant, directly engaging with various animals. Or as an Aquarium Assistant, where the wonders of marine life become your daily canvas. For those passionate about medical care, opportunities in Veterinary Services offer a chance to impact animal health profoundly. If the call of the wild resonates with you, roles such as Wildlife Reserve Ranger or Wildlife Officer could be your pathway to conserving nature's marvels. So take the first step today and embark on this transformative journey with the Advanced Certificate in Zoology.

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