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UNIVERSITY CENTRE

Excellent course. Enthusiastic, inspiring and helpful lecturers with useful and relevant industry contacts.”

WELCOMEWe look forward to welcoming you to University

Centre Sparsholt – where you can learn from

recognised experts in their field. Our degrees open

doors to your career! Not only will you achieve a

highly credible degree validated by the University

of Portsmouth you will gain essential industry skills

valued by employers. Our alumni have become

the movers and shakers in the specialist sectors

we serve, putting Sparsholt graduates at the

head of the pack when it comes to placement

opportunities and jobs.

We are also growing our Master’s programmes to

enable those with a strong academic and research

focus to seamlessly extend their knowledge –

becoming the experts of the future.

of graduates progressed to

employment or further study

DLHE 2015

Tim Jackson, Principal

CONTENTSA Campus in the Countryside 06

Student Life 08

Which Degree? 10

Your Study Programme 12

Student Accommodation 13

How To Apply 15

Courses 16

Access to Higher Education (Land-based Studies) 16

Animal Management and Zoo Biology 18

Equestrian Science and Performance Management 38

Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Studies 54

Horticulture 70

Wildlife Ecology and Conservation 82

Veterinary Nursing Science 18

Finance and Fees 94

Financial Support 95

Map and Transport Links 96

Index 98

EMPLOYMENTOur recent graduates have secured the following jobs, to name a few:

• Registered Veterinary Nurse

• Marketing Manager

• Invertebrate Project Survey

Officer

• Fish Farm Technical Officer

• Landscape Designer

• Aquaculturist

• Groom

• Property Manager

• Angling Guide

• Ecological Consultant

• Forestry Commission Ranger

• Volunteer Coordinator

(habitat management)

• Agri-environment Consultant

• Garden Design CAD

Technician

• Press Officer (Zoo)

• Dog Trainer

INDUSTRY

TO YOUR CAREER

FACILITIES

Animal Management Centre – 1,200 animals from 200 species

Aquatic Research and Conservation Centre

Park Herd of Sika Deer

Chalk Stream Lake with Reed Bed

RHS Chelsea Garden Design Tunnel

BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time “Potting Shed”

Salmonid Rearing and Trials Centre

BHS Approved Equine Centre

Dedicated Veterinary Nursing Centre

Plant Heritage National Collection of Apples

Aquatic Research & Conservation Centre

• Unique teaching facility in the UK

• 650m2 fish house

• Fish stock – carp, catfish, tilapia

• Extensive ornamental fish species

• Koi pool

• Marine habitats replicating global ecosystems

Equine Centre

• 60m x 23m indoor arena

• Three outdoor arenas

• Paddocks, gallops and jumping areas

• Cross country training field

• Stabling for 75 horses

• Horse walker and weighbridge

MJ’s bar and restaurant

Shop & café/

restaurant

Veterinary Nursing Centre

• Real-world veterinary practice

• Realistic work setting

• RCVS-accredited programme

Student Accommodation

Westley Court Conference

Centre

Salmonid Rearing & Trials Centre

• Specialist chalk stream breeding centre

• Commercial salmonid production

• Feed trials with large European manufacturers

• Trout production for restocking rivers and table

CAMPUS COUNTRYSIDE

Sports Centre

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Student Accommodation

Animal Management Centre

• Licensed Zoo

• 1,200 animals/200 species

• Small and large mammals

• Exotic and native birds

• Herptile centre

• Exotic species

Horticulture Department

• BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time Potting Shed

• Five hectares of mixed horticultural land

• National Apple Collection (Plant Heritage)

• RHS Chelsea Garden Design Tunnel

• Tropical Glasshouses

• Ornamental Gardens

• Garden Design Studios

Learning Resource Centre (Library)

• Computer suites

• Extensive on and offline resources

• Student printing

• Study supportMain Science

Laboratories and Teaching Centre

HE Study Centre

SPARSHOLT.AC.UK 01962 776441 07

STUDENT LIFE

Set in 400 acres of beautiful Hampshire countryside, only three miles from Winchester and a short drive to the beach, at Sparsholt you can combine the buzz and social life of the city, with the peace and tranquility of the countryside and coastline.

Winchester is a beautiful historic city

renowned for its café culture, a bustling

city centre, stunning cathedral and an

array of award-winning restaurants, as

well as numerous bars and pubs.

Have access to the incredible

sports facilities on campus at

Sparsholt and UoW.


Live on campus at

the University of

Winchester (UoW)

and get the

whole university

experience.

When you want to

get down to work you

can make the most

of the library facilities

and resources at

Sparsholt and UoW.

Enjoy the Student

Union at UoW

and join in all the

entertainment, clubs

and societies on offer.

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DEGREE?

Level

Level

Level

Level

FdSc (FOUNDATION DEGREE)

This is a Level 5 stand-alone qualification delivered in two years full-

time or three years part-time. The FdSc can be topped-up to a full

BSc (Hons) degree with an additional year of study. All courses include

work experience.

BSc (HONS) DEGREE (ONE YEAR TOP-UP)

These are one-year programmes which allow you to top–up your

FdSc or HND to a full degree. Most can be studied full-time, with

some also offered as a part-time or distance learning option.

BSc (HONS) DEGREE

This is a Level 6 qualification designed to develop higher-level skills to

be successful in a professional career such as management, research

and academia.

MASTER’S DEGREE

These are postgraduate Level 7 qualifications which follow on from

a full degree. Programmes last one year full-time or two years

part-time and include taught and research components (thesis).


VALIDATED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

Our degrees are validated by the University

of Portsmouth which is ranked in the top

150 young universities in the world, in the

Guardian’s top 50 and is one of the top ten

modern universities in the UK (Times Higher

Education’s ‘150 under 50’, Guardian University

Guide, The Times and Sunday Times Good

University Guide 2016)

QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION REVIEW (MARCH 2014)

At the most recent QAA Higher Education

Review (March 2014), Sparsholt College was

found to have met all expectations for a higher

education provider in the UK. See the full report

on the QAA website www.qaa.ac.uk


STUDY PROGRAMMEYour learning experience at Sparsholt is completely personalised and we provide all the guidance and support you need. You will find our lecturers very accessible when you need additional help and your personal tutor will also provide ongoing support and direction.

PERSONAL TUTORSYou will have regular tutorials

with your personal tutor, to

discuss your progress and get

help and support when needed.

CAREERS GUIDANCEFull and part-time vacancies are

posted on the student intranet

and careers advice is available.

Course tutors also provide

information and contacts in

industry.

STUDY SUPPORT For students with physical or sensory impairments, health issues or

specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and Asperger’s

syndrome there is support available through the Disabled Students’

Allowance (DSA), after completion of an assessment of needs. Please

contact [email protected] for guidance on

obtaining an assessment.

STUDENT SUPPORTHelp is on hand with housing,

relationships, finance, travel and

health, with a dedicated help

desk open all day throughout

term time.

COUNSELLINGFor more in-depth support our

counsellors provide confidential

one-to-one sessions that you

can book directly.


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSOur campus is just one hour from Heathrow

Airport by car and one hour from central London

by train; giving you the best of both worlds in a

safe and welcoming environment.

The International Office will provide you with

advice, guidance and support from first contact,

to helping you with your application, through to

settling in to life and study at the College. Visit

www.sparsholt.ac.uk/international

STUDENT ACCOMMODATION You can live on campus at Sparsholt or in the Halls

of Residence at Winchester University, just a short

drive or bus ride away.

SPARSHOLT CAMPUS ACCOMMODATIONLiving on campus at Sparsholt you will experience

a more rural community with a fully equipped

Sports Centre, restaurant, bar, café and library. The

nightlife of Winchester is just a short drive away.

UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER ACCOMMODATIONThis accommodation gives you a city university

experience with easy access to shopping and

leisure facilities in the city, plus the Student Union

and sports facilities in the University Centre

including:

• Restaurants and cafés

• Student Union bar

• Student Union clubs and societies

• Library including book loans and photocopying

A regular bus service runs between Winchester

and the Sparsholt campus.

See page 94 for information about fees.

MATURE STUDENTSSparsholt offers a welcoming and supportive

learning environment ideal for mature students.

Financial support is available in some cases. Please

see page 95 for more information.

We also offer an Access to HE programme which

provides a preparation pathway to degree level

studies for those without the pre-requisite entry

requirements.


I thought the course was exceptional and the lecturers definitely provided the main advantage with their vast experience and wealth of industry contacts.”


APPLY

FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE

COURSES

FdSc | BSc | BSc Top Ups

PART-TIME

FdSc | BSc

ALL POSTGRADUATE

COURSES

MSc

Once your application has been reviewed

and a conditional or unconditional offer is

made you will be invited to an offer holders’

day in April to get a real feel for Sparsholt.

There will be a series of guest lectures in

your subject area and a chance to take part

in a practical session. Tutors and Student

Advisers will be on hand to answer questions

about the courses and studying at Sparsholt.

Once your application has been reviewed

and a conditional or unconditional offer is

made you will also be invited to the offer

holders’ day in April.

STUDENT FINANCE

England - www.gov.uk/student-finance

Scotland – www.saas.gov.uk

Wales – www.studentfinancewales.co.uk

Northern Ireland – www.studentfinanceni.co.uk

EU – www.gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance

Apply through UCAS online at

www.ucas.com | Institution Code - S34Apply directly to Sparsholt at www.sparsholt.ac.uk or by

using the form inside this guide

International students – please visit our website for details of how to apply.


ACCESS HIGHER EDUCATION


This one-year course prepares adult learners who want to study at degree level but do not currently have the qualifications to apply. This course is specifically designed to give you the foundation skills and knowledge for studying a land-based degree.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

• Provides a fast-track route to higher education

• Continuous assessment with no end of year

exams

• Gain important GCSE English or maths

alongside this course

• Includes three weeks work placement

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

You will study a range of core subjects including

Science, Academic Skills, Business and a small-

scale research project. Additionally, you will follow

some specialist units in either animal studies,

equine studies, ecology and conservation, fishery

studies or horticulture.

Teaching is delivered through a supportive mix of

taught sessions, seminars, tutorials and practical

lessons, which will help you build your knowledge

and understanding of your chosen specialism,

while gaining the ability to research and present

your ideas as reports and presentations.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

This intensive programme is assessed throughout

the course, without end of year exams.

Assessment will include essays, presentations, class

assessments and reports – all of which will prepare

you for higher education.

WHERE CAN I GO FROM HERE?

By the end of the course you will be fully prepared

to progress on to a range of FdSc or BSc (Hons)

programmes to take the next step towards your

career goals.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

No formal qualifications are required. Your

application will be considered on individual

merit based upon prior education and

employment history

Most students will progress to a relevant

degree at Sparsholt and you will be

supported by your tutors through the

application process

If you do not hold the GCSE English or

maths grades needed for university entry

you will have the opportunity to study these

alongside the Access programme

Most students are aged 19 or above at the

start of the course, however entry at 18 may

be possible - please contact the College for

more details

I am pleased with the wealth of new knowledge I have already gathered in such a short period of time.”

If you are over 19 you can apply for an

Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of

tuition fees – if you go on to complete a full

degree after your Access course then the

loan will be written off.


ANIMAL MANAGEMENT,

& VETERINARY NURSING SCIENCE

Animal Management students at Sparsholt benefit from teaching staff with a wealth of experience from their years of working within the animal management industry, some of whom are directly involved with BIAZA research committees/working groups and have links with a wide range of zoos.

Sparsholt has a very strong provision for teaching and training Veterinary Nurses and Assistant Veterinary Nurses. Our teaching staff bring experience and expertise in all areas of animal work including vet nursing, health and welfare work as well as animal training.

University Centre Sparsholt has an unrivalled collection of animals and species in its purpose-built Animal Management Centre and was one of the first colleges in the country to be awarded a zoo licence, offering a wide variety of habitat styles and management systems to maximise student learning potential and experience.

Our industry-standard Veterinary Nursing Centre boasts radiology, consult preparation and theatre rooms and is stocked with all the equipment veterinary nurses use on a daily basis.

COURSES

FdSc Animal Management and Applied Science

–Two years full-time

FdSc Veterinary Nursing Science

–Three years full-time

BSc (Hons) Animal Management


–Top-up: one year full-time

BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Behaviour Top-up

–Two years part-time

BSc (Hons) Zoo Biology Top-up

–One year full-time

–Two years distance learning

MSc Applied Zoo Biology –One year full-time

–Two years distance learning


Student Satisfaction

NSS 2016


INDUSTRY

Recognised UK and world leaders in Animal and Zoo Management studies.

A full member of the British and Irish Association

of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), University Centre

Sparsholt is home to the Animal Management

Centre, one of the largest living collections of any

UK college, which achieved licensed zoo status

in 2006. We are also well known in the European

Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and

are working with them on an Erasmus+ funded

project to define a competence framework for

zoo keepers. We work constantly to update

our collection of aquatic species and aquatic

ecosystems in parallel with our industry links.

Working with some of the UK’s and the world’s

leading zoos our tutors bring their expertise to your

learning as well as advising research committees,

welfare groups and awarding bodies.

University Centre Sparsholt enjoys strong links

with a range of wildlife, conservation and

commercial organisations, allowing students to

access work placements and carry out industry-

relevant research.

We work with organisations such as: • The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

(RCVS)

• Leading UK Zoos such as the Zoological Society

of London (London and Whipsnade Zoos),

Bristol Zoo, Chester Zoo, Dudley Zoo, Blackpool

Zoo, Woburn Safari Park and the Aspinall

Foundation (Howletts and Port Lympne Wild

Animal Parks)

• The British and Irish Association of Zoos and

Aquariums (BIAZA)

• Natural England

• The World Pheasant Association

• The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland

• Rare Breeds Survival Trust

• The Living Rainforest

• Association for the Study of Animal

Behaviour (ASAB)


Hear more from our students at sparsholt.ac.uk

JAKE

BSc (Hons) Animal Management graduate

I trained as a journalist before working as

a news reporter for a press agency. Having

decided that hard-line news journalism

wasn’t quite what I wanted to do I decided

to follow my other passion – nature –

which led to me applying for the Animal

Management degree course at Sparsholt.

Initially my interest was in becoming a

zookeeper, but after completing a work

placement at the BBC Wildlife Magazine I

came to realise that writing is what I love

doing, I just needed to write about the

subject I enjoy rather than reporting on news.

I very much enjoyed the course at Sparsholt.

I was slightly daunted in my first year by how

scientific it was, however by the end, this was

in fact what I enjoyed most about the degree,

learning about the biology of a flamingo or

the intricate behaviour of a chimpanzee. I

would say the biggest advantages of studying

at Sparsholt are the fantastic industry links

the College and its tutors have, as well as the

expert level of tuition on offer.

I am now working as a press officer at ZSL

Whipsnade Zoo. My role is to maximise

media outreach for the zoo and ensure the

zoo maintains a positive reputation in the

public eye.

The dedication, commitment and hard

graft required to excel in the degree course

prepares you well for careers beyond

Sparsholt. The links the College and the

tutors have are invaluable and the knowledge

about animals, conservation and the natural

world I have gathered has proved priceless.


FACILITIES

PURPOSE-BUILT ANIMAL MANAGEMENT CENTRE

Licensed zoo with over 1,200 animals from 200 species

Home to a wide variety of bird species; many are part of international breeding programmes

Research room dedicated to specialist husbandry techniques for a variety of critically endangered amphibian species

Outdoor sections include wallaby and mara as well as goats, llamas and alpacas

Exemplary collection of herptiles

Aquatic Research and Conservation Centre

Exotic species such as red panda, meerkats, tenrecs and lemur

INDUSTRY-STANDARD VETERINARY NURSING CENTRE

Replicates a contemporary veterinary practice

Students gain practical experience in a realistic work setting

ON-SITE FARM

Access to working with large farm animals

Includes pig, dairy and lambing units

Successful commercial enterprise


RESEARCH Students are encouraged to undertake innovative and challenging research projects as part of their degree. Examples of research titles include:

BSc (Hons) ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

• Captive and wild dietary comparisons in black

and white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) –

a study comparing captive diets to research

on wild diets in order to assess suitability,

presented as a poster at the Marwell Nutrition

Seminar Nov 2015

• Factors affecting loggerhead sea turtle hatch

rates in North Carolina – an investigation into

hatch rates and juvenile mortality at key turtle

nesting sites in North Carolina, USA

• Communication strategies in highland streaked

tenrecs – an investigation into ultrasound

communication in a group of captive streaked

tenrecs at Sparsholt College’s Animal

Management Centre

• In-situ mitigation strategies for amphibian

chytridiomycosis using the Montserrat

mountain chicken frogs as a model species

– working alongside the Zoological Society

of London to better understand the factors

affecting the spread of chytrid fungus

FdSc VETERINARY NURSING SCIENCE

• The effect of age on wound healing in bitches

undergoing ovariohysterectomy

• Factors affecting postoperative wound

infection and inflammation in bitch spays and

dog castration

• The effect of warming aids on the recovery

time of canine dental patients

FdSc ANIMAL MANAGEMENT AND APPLIED SCIENCE

• The effect of enrichment on sentry behaviour

in captive meerkats

• Impact of olfactory enrichment on captive

rodents

BSc (Hons) APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR TOP-UP

• Effects of rehoming on behaviour in rescue

dogs following adoption


• Primatologist with a Doctorate in chimpanzee

social learning and welfare

• Previously senior scientific officer at the RSPCA

• Conference organiser for BIAZA research

committee

• Studied primates at Budongo Forest, Uganda

• Interest in cognition and environmental

enrichment in captive primates and other

animals

• Raises awareness of welfare issues and gave

parliamentary evidence on keeping primates

as pets

• PhD study in the social organisation of captive

wild animals

• Research into the social organisation of giraffe

and flamingos in a zoo environment

• Investigating the group dynamics of the

flamingo flocks at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

(WWT) Slimbridge

• Member: IUCN Giraffe & Okapi Specialist

Group; Giraffe Conservation Foundation; IUCN

Flamingo Specialist Group

• Vice-chair of BIAZA research committee;

research liaison officer, BIAZA Bird Working

Group

• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

• Specialist areas of interest zoo biology and

herpetology

• Worked in UK zoos Banham and Chester and

overseas in Cameroon

• Member of the BIAZA research committee

and research liaison for the BIAZA reptile and

amphibian working group

• Specialist national assessor for reptile and

amphibian modules on the DMZAA

• BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing Science;

registered RCVS Veterinary Nurse

• City & Guilds Certificate Nursing of Exotic

Species, Telford College, Edinburgh

• Qualified clinical coach supporting student

veterinary nurses in practice

• Practical nursing skills include: Schedule 3

procedures and surgical nursing; the nursing of

exotic species; emergency and critical care

Steve Nash MSc, PGCE (PCET), BSc (Hons), Dip Zoo An Man, SFHEA

Paul Rose MSc, PGCLT, ARCS, MIfL, SFHEA

Lisa Riley PhD, MSc, MRes, MSc, BSc (Hons), DTLLS, FHEA

Emma Anscombe-Skirrow BSc (Hons), RVN Cert Ed, FHEA

EXPERTS


• Principal role running

courses for zoo staff

• BIAZA partnership link

delivering gold standard UK

and Ireland keeper training

course, the Diploma in the

Management of Zoo and

Aquarium Animals (DMZAA)

• Delivering team leadership

and development training to

the major zoos in the UK

• Nutritionist for the Royal

Zoological Society of

Scotland (RZSS)

• BSc (Hons) in Veterinary

Nursing and Practice

Management from Harper

Adams University

• Holds an RCVS Advanced

Diploma in Veterinary

Nursing specialising in

medical and critical care

nursing

• Qualified clinical coach

supporting student veterinary

nurses in practice

• Interests include medical

nursing, emergency and

critical care nursing and the

nursing of senior pets

• MSc in Animal Behaviour,

University of Exeter

• Dissertation research on

impact of environment

enrichment on Rothschild’s

giraffe herd

• BSc (Hons), University

of Wales, Aberystwyth

– researched pre- and

post-roosting aggregation

behaviour of European

starlings

• Supervises third year student

research projects, with

a focus on behaviour or

nutrition

• Research advisor to EAZA’s

Canid and Hyaenid Taxon

Advisory Group

• Worked with wildlife,

qualified as RVN, specialised

in emergency and critical

care

• Gained Cert VN ECC in 2012

• Multi-disciplinary referral

practice work at specialist

oncology hospital

• Interests: medical and

neurological nursing;

intensive care and

anaesthesia

• Actively promotes Veterinary

Nursing as a profession in

the UK

• BSc (Hons) Physiology and

Psychology

• Postgraduate Diploma in

Companion Animal Behaviour

Counselling

• Certified Clinical Animal

Behaviourist

• Owns The Behaviour Clinic

providing behavioural

advice and modification for

companion animals, mainly

dogs

• Full member of Association

of Pet Behaviour Counsellors;

Association of Pet Dog

Trainers

• Lectures on BSc (Hons)

Applied Animal Behaviour

Top-up, encouraging students

to validate their experience

and improve their practice

Andy Beer PGCE, BSc (Hons), FHEA

Jo Bond BSc (Hons), Dip AVN, RVN

Kerry HuntMSc, BSc (Hons), DTLLS, FHEA

Gill HollowayBA (Hons), Cert VN ECC, RVN

Helen JarrattPGDip, BSc (Hons), CCAB

• MRes in Equestrian

Performance from Hartpury/

UWE

• Research into factors

influencing the success of

embryo transfer in horses

• Worked as groom and

foaling assistant at large

racing stud

• Teaches a range of research

and science based modules:

Principles in Biology;

Equine Health and Welfare;

Research Methods and

Analytical Techniques; Data

Analysis

Abigail NewmanMRes, PGCE, BSc (Hons)


FdSc ANIMAL

MANAGEMENT APPLIED SCIENCE

Duration Two years full-time

UCAS Code: D329

Tutor: Jo Bond BSc (Hons), Dip AVN, RVN

WHY CHOOSE THIS DEGREE?

• Designed with employers to give the science skills and breadth of

knowledge the industry needs

• Combine research with practical skills, lab work with field work

and put theory into practice

• Benefit from working with expert lecturers and a diverse and

exciting collection of animals

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

The programme’s strong science foundation includes biological

science, biochemistry and vertebrate anatomy and physiology.

Students also enjoy work placements in organisations as diverse as the

Veterinary Laboratories Agency, Heathrow Animal Reception Centre,

organic livestock farms and wildlife conservation trusts.

You will have the opportunity to develop your academic research

through the Level 5 module on applied industrial research, choosing

an area relevant to a specific sector of interest.

Validated by

When I started my Foundation Degree I wasn’t sure about which direction to go in. The degree has opened up a number of career options which has been invaluable.”



Much of the assessment is

coursework based - essays,

reports, practical portfolios and

seminar presentations. Practical

activities, in-class assessments

and a limited number of exams

also play a part.


You can progress on to the

BSc (Hons) Applied Animal

Behaviour, BSc (Hons) Animal

Management or BSc (Hons) Zoo

Biology Top-up programmes

at Sparsholt or other

organisations.

Sparsholt graduates now work

in zoological collections,

animal charities and veterinary

practices.

UNITS COVERED

Level 4 • Animal Management 1

• Principles of Biology

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Work Practice

• Industry Skills

• Academic Skills

• Analytical Techniques

• Human Animal Interaction

Level 5• Population Biology

• Applied Industrial Research

• Work Practice 2

• Ethology and Ethics

• Animal Health

• Animal Management 2

• Nutrition

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A Level Two A Level passes,

including one at grade C

or above which should

be in a life science

BTEC Extended DiplomaMMP

City & Guilds Extended DiplomaP + 6 units at Merit or

above to include three

from:

• Chemistry for Biology

Technicians

• Inheritance & Genetics

• Biochemistry &

Microbiology

• Anatomy & Physiology

• Fundamentals of

Science

• Animal Nutrition

• Ecology &

Conservation

• Animal Biology

BTEC DiplomaMM

City & Guilds DiplomaM (including science unit)

Access to HE A satisfactory pass in a

relevant Access course

with 45 credits at Level 3

International BaccalaureateAppropriate IB

Certificates considered

Plus GCSE maths and

English at grade C

or above or Level 2

Functional Skills in maths

and English.


Duration Three years full-time

UCAS Code: D311

Tutors: Emma Anscombe-Skirrow BSc (Hons), RVN Cert Ed,

FHEA

Jo Bond BSc (Hons), AVN Dip, RVN

Gill Holloway BA (Hons), Cert VN ECC,

RVN

FdScVETERINARY

NURSING SCIENCE


• Three year full-time programme includes LANTRA Veterinary

Nursing Occupational Standards

• Combine 52 weeks of work placements with college study to gain

practical skills and underpinning theory

• Gain realistic experience in our purpose built Veterinary Nursing

Centre equipped to represent a contemporary veterinary practice

• Excellent rate of graduate employment

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

The programme has a firm science foundation, including the specialist

nursing, behaviour and research skills needed to develop industry-

relevant knowledge. You will also gain valuable industry insight

through visits, guest speakers and work placements.

You will learn through a combination of lectures, laboratory

sessions, practical work in veterinary practice along with guided and

independent work. You will have the opportunity (subject to demand)

to participate in animal training and behaviour, large animal handling

and a dangerous wild animal handling certificated course.


Assessment is through a combination of coursework - including

laboratory investigations, assignments and presentations - and, for

the elements of the Professional Syllabus, closed book examinations.

Whilst on placement you will also complete a Nursing Progress Log to

evidence practical competencies.

Validated by



After successfully completing

the course and 52 week

work placement, you can

register as a Veterinary Nurse

(subject to ‘fitness to practice’

in accordance with RCVS

guidelines). You could also

continue study on the final

year of a relevant BSc (Hons)

programme such as the BSc

(Hons) Animal Management,

BSc (Hons) Applied Animal

Behaviour or BSc (Hons) Zoo

Biology Top-ups offered at

Sparsholt.

Sparsholt graduates are

employed in small animal

practice, equine practice and

referral hospitals, and have

the skills needed to work in

research, the pharmaceutical

industry, laboratories, zoological

or wildlife parks and in

education.

UNITS COVERED

Level 4• Functional Anatomy

• Analytical and Diagnostic

Techniques

• Animal Husbandry,

Inheritance and Disease

• Practice Organisation and

Personal Development

Planning

• Principles of Veterinary

Nursing

• Veterinary Nursing Work

Practice

Level 5• Surgical Theatre Practice and

Anaesthesia


• Diagnostic Imaging

• Application of Veterinary

Nursing Care

• Pharmacology

• Animal Behaviour

• Recent Advances in Animal

Health

• Veterinary Nursing Work

Practice

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A Level Three A Level passes

including two at grade C

or above; one should be

in a life science

BTEC Extended DiplomaDMM

City & Guilds Extended DiplomaM + 6 units at Distinction

BTEC DiplomaN/A

City & Guilds DiplomaN/A

Access to HE A Merit profile in a



International Baccalaureate25 points with HL Biology

at 5

Plus five GCSEs including

maths, English and

science at grade C

or above or Level 2

equivalents. Two weeks

work experience in a

Veterinary Surgery.


Duration Three years full-time One year BSc Top-up also available

UCAS Code: Full-time D320 Top-Up D328

Tutor: Kerry Hunt MSc,

BSc (Hons), DTLLS, FHEA

BSc ANIMAL MANAGEMENT


• Benefit from a diverse and exciting collection of animals in our

BIAZA-member centre

• Develop strong scientific knowledge in key biological sciences,

biochemistry, vertebrate anatomy and physiology

• Gain robust data analysis and research skills needed for

employment through project work and assessments

• Build vital experience through practical handling skills, extensive

work placements and strong links with industry

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

The programme is designed to combine knowledge and research

techniques in aspects of animal welfare and behaviour, animal

collections management and wildlife management.

Work placements are a key feature and benefit from University Centre

Sparsholt’s strong links with a variety of organisations. Students

often choose to do their work experience overseas. More locally,

students have visited Bristol Zoo Gardens, the New Forest Wildlife

Park, Compassion in World Farming, The Donkey Sanctuary and the

Entomology Department of the Natural History Museum.

Employability is a focus of the final year, with the opportunity to

research, investigate, explore - and then gain experience in - a specific

career area of your choice.

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Assessment at Level 4 and

5 is primarily by exams and

coursework which includes

practical portfolios, laboratory

reports, seminars and essays.

Work placements offer

opportunities to gather data for

the dissertation project which is

submitted at Level 6.

There are research

opportunities throughout the

programme and Sparsholt

actively submits student work

to outside symposia, giving you

the opportunity to present your

work to the wider world.


You can progress to the

MSc in Applied Zoo Biology

at Sparsholt; alternatively

there are many MSc and PhD

programmes available at other

universities. Sparsholt graduates

now work in zoological

collections, animal charities and

conservation both in the UK and

overseas.

UNITS COVERED

Each year includes an assessed

work placement unit - or a

period of work placement.

Level 4• Animal Management 1

• Analytical Techniques

• Principles of Biology

• Work Placement

• Academic Skills

• Anatomy and Physiology

Level 5• Population Biology

• Data Analysis 1

• Nutrition

• Ethology and Ethics

• Work Placement

• Animal Management 2

• Personal and Professional

Development

Level 6• Dissertation

• Data Analysis 2

• Applied Animal Behaviour

and Welfare

• Applied Animal Health

• Species Manipulation and

Monitoring

• Professional Industrial

Development

• Animal Industry and Trade

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A Level Three A Level passes


or above; one should be

in a life science.



or above to include three

from:

• Chemistry for Biology

Technicians

• Inheritance & Genetics

• Biochemistry &

Microbiology

• Anatomy & Physiology

• Fundamentals of

Science

• Animal Nutrition

• Ecology &

Conservation

• Animal Biology

BTEC DiplomaN/A





International Baccalaureate24 points with HL Biology

at 4

Plus GCSE maths and

English at grade C

or above or Level 2


and English.


Duration Two years part-time via six campus-based block weeks plus online virtual learning environment

Application: Apply directly using the form inside this guide or on our website

Tutor: Lisa Riley PhD, MSc, MRes, MSc,

BSc (Hons), DTLLS, FHEA

BSc APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR


• Gain the knowledge needed to become a Certified Clinical Animal

Behaviourist accredited by The Association for the Study of Animal

Behaviour (ASAB)

• Combine study and work with this flexible, part-time course

• Develop expertise through an extended animal behaviour

dissertation project

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Focusing on the practical application of animal behaviour science

and theory, this programme studies human and animal psychology

and ethology, as well as considering the anatomical and physiological

control of behaviour, legislation and ethics. Knowledge of the

relationship between humans and animals is explored, including

domestication and welfare.

Through the extended dissertation project you will demonstrate your

subject and research knowledge.

Designed to facilitate your engagement with industry, six campus-

based block weeks include lectures, seminars and practical work, with

other course material delivered online, with regular access to course

and unit tutors.


You will showcase your knowledge through a combination of written

assignments, case studies, seminar presentations and exams. At Level

6 the dissertation unit will prove your skills within the field of research.

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The course represents a rare

opportunity to work towards

the knowledge elements

that are required to become

a Certified Clinical Animal

Behaviourist, accredited by the

Association for the Study of

Animal Behaviour. You can also

continue your studies to MSc

and PhD level.

Sparsholt students have

developed their own businesses

focusing on behavioural

consultations with domestic

species including dogs, cats

and horses, as well as wild

animal and conservation work.

Setting up and running training

schemes, for example puppy

socialisation classes, and

rehoming of rescue animals are

also popular career choices.

UNITS COVERED

Level 6 - Year One • Animal Communication,

Learning and Training

• Ethology Domestication and

Anthrozoology

• Mechanisms of Behaviour

• Ethics Welfare and Law

Level 6 - Year Two • Human Psychology and

Clinical Practice

• Data Analysis and

dissertation

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

HND or Foundation

Degree

Diploma of Higher

Education in a suitable

subject

FdSc Level 5 Veterinary

Nursing

RPL Portfolio - based on

industry experience


Duration One year full-time or two years distance learning

UCAS Code: Full-time C300 Distance learning apply directly using the form inside this guide or on our website

Tutor: Steve Nash MSc, PGCE

(PCET), BSc (Hons), Dip

Zoo An Man, SFHEA

BSc ZOO BIOLOGY



BIAZA-member centre

• Develop expertise, data analysis and research skills and use them

in your dissertation project

• Be taught by leading industry experts

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Building on a strong science foundation, the course will take your

knowledge of zoo management to the next level within an industry-

standard environment. You will develop research techniques

in aspects of zoo animal welfare, behaviour and population

management, as well as considering the wider roles of the modern

zoo such as visitor learning.

The course promotes the idea of evidence based husbandry as a

fundamental feature of contemporary zoo biology and combines

practical research skills, husbandry techniques and vital management

skills. There is also a strong data analysis theme to prepare you for and

support you in your dissertation research.

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Assessment is primarily

coursework based, comprising

practical portfolios, case

studies, seminars, reports and

essays. This is supplemented in

some units by an exam.


You can progress to the

MSc in Applied Zoo Biology

at Sparsholt; alternatively

there are many MSc and PhD

programmes available at other

universities.

Sparsholt Animal Management

graduates now work in a

variety of roles in the zoo and

conservation sectors, while

others have continued in

education to postgraduate level.

UNITS COVERED

Level 6• Dissertation and data analysis


Development

• Applied Zoo Animal

Behaviour

• Conservation Biology

• Wild Animal Veterinary

Science

• Conservation Education and

Sustainability

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Foundation Science

Degree in Animal

Management, Animal

Science or a related

subject

I chose Sparsholt because it gave me the opportunity to learn about species I wouldn’t have had access to elsewhere.”


Duration One year full-time or two years distance learning


Tutor: Steve Nash MSc, PGCE

(PCET), BSc (Hons), Dip

Zoo An Man, SFHEA

MSc ZOO BIOLOGY


• Taught by industry experts who are research active and have

strong national and international links


BIAZA-member centre

• Combine work and study with the distance learning option,

supported by a virtual learning environment to enable study off-

site

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Building on a strong science foundation, the course is designed

to expand your knowledge of zoo animal biology and refine your

research techniques in aspects of zoo animal welfare, behaviour,

population management and the wider roles of the modern zoo such

as visitor learning.

In addition to traditional lectures and seminars, units are delivered

using the practical resources of our Animal Management Centre,

industry-specific software and databases, conference attendance,

guest speakers and off-site visits. Links are encouraged to external

organisations, commercial companies and collaborative research

projects.


Units are assessed by a mix of coursework, presentations, exams,

case studies and project work. Emphasis is placed on the development

of critical evaluation and research skills with the use of formative

assessments throughout the programme of study.

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LOANS UP TO

£10,000



Career pathways include zoo

or conservation research,

environmental education or

zoo management. Alternatively

you may choose to study

a doctorate or a career in

lecturing.

UNITS COVERED

Research Project and Research Methods The research project enables

students to undertake a detailed

experimental study in a chosen

area to develop analytical

research skills with the support

of dedicated supervisors.

Evidence-based Husbandry Zoo husbandry has traditionally

relied on inference and

anecdote but the need for

an evidence-based approach

is now well documented.

Practical application of species

biology will be considered and

developed alongside a range

of methods that can be utilised

to evaluate current welfare

and husbandry standards.

Behavioural analysis and

enclosure utilisation studies will

underpin this approach, along

with wider consideration of

health and nutrition.

Contemporary issues in Zoo Biology This unit sets the historical

context of zoos and considers

their evolution. The roles of the

modern zoo are considered

in line with the World Zoo and

Aquarium Conservation Strategy

with future trends identified

and considered. Population

management and conservation

biology are discussed and

applied to modern zoo theory

with the use of industry specific

software (for example ZIMS)

integrated into this delivery.

Visitor Studies and Interpretation Education is arguably the

most important role of the

modern zoo. This unit explores

how visitors engage with and

learn from the numerous

opportunities provided within

the zoo, drawing on the

principles of interpretation,

exhibitry and recreational

learning theory. It explores the

cultural and social context of

the zoo and investigates visitor

motivation and expectations.

Methods of delivering the zoo

message will be considered,

with evaluation of the

effectiveness and impact of

provision a key theme.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

BSc (Hons) in Animal

Management, Animal

Science or a related

subject at 2:2 or above


EQUESTRIAN SCIENCE &

Develop your equine skills and specialise in rider and horse performance so valued by industry.

We combine professional teaching in our BHS-approved Equine Centre with cutting-edge teaching resources and expert staff. University Centre Sparsholt’s Equine team are all BHS qualified and bring extensive industry experience, and the centre has hosted equine leaders such as the Australian Paralympic Equestrian Team for their London 2012 pre-Olympic Games training and research by world famous equestrian expert Monty Roberts.

Our staff and students present their research at conferences and events, as well as encouraging industry-relevant student research, for example in conjunction with feed manufacturers.

COURSES

FdSc Equestrian Performance Management


BSc (Hons) Equestrian Performance Management



BSc (Hons) Equine Science –Three years full-time


MSc Equine Behaviour, Performance and Training



of students say staff are enthusiastic about what they

are teaching

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We combine the professional teaching environment of our BHS-approved Equine Centre with cutting-edge teaching resources and expert staff.

University Centre Sparsholt’s Equine team are all BHS qualified and have extensive industry experience. The

centre has hosted equine leaders such as the Australian Paralympic Equestrian Team for their London 2012

pre-Olympic Games training and research by world famous equestrian expert Monty Roberts.

Sparsholt’s Equine staff have impressive links throughout the industry, working with organisations such as:

• The British Horse Society (BHS)

• Dodson & Horrell

• British Dressage

• The British Equestrian Federation

• Robinsons

• The Jockey Club

• Newmarket Racecourse

• The National Stud

• Horse & Hound

• The International Society for Equitation Science

• The British Association of Sport and Exercise

Sciences

• The British Society of Animal Science

• British Showjumping

INDUSTRY


HANA MSc Equine Behaviour, Performance and Training graduate

After having a break from education I returned to Sparsholt to complete a degree in Equine Studies.

After finishing, I went on to complete the MSc in Equine Behaviour, Performance and Training where

I continued to further my knowledge and skills. The lecturing team are second to none and inspire

students to research their field of interest; I was given great opportunities to get involved in three

research projects for the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) and the Advancing Equine Scientific

Excellence (AESE). My time at Sparsholt provided me with the framework to achieve my end goal.

I now work for The Horse Trust with the Knowledge and Skills team. I joined as a Training Officer and

have recently been promoted to Research Officer. As part of my new role I administrate The Horse

Trust’s research grant process and build and maintain relationships with grant recipients to enhance

research outputs for the charity. I am responsible for faecal sampling all the horses and collaborating

alongside the Equine Care Team and vet. I also contribute towards The Horse Trust’s Level 3 Diploma

in Equine Legislation, Welfare and Field skills. Alongside my new role I still continue the fantastic job

of running the one-day training courses, including training Police, Fire and Rescue, and now the new

programme for Highways England. I am extremely proud to work at such a remarkable charity where

training plays a vital role towards the welfare of the horse.



FACILITIES

ARENAS AND RIDING

60m × 23m indoor arena

Three outdoor arenas, the largest of which measures 70m × 50m with an Andrews Bowen ProWax surface from the London 2012 Olympics

Attractive grass riding and jumping areas

Cross-country training field

SUPERB STABLING

Variety of stable styles housing up to 75 carefully selected horses

DIY livery and summer grazing available for students’ horses

Covered horse walker

Weighbridge

RESOURCES FOR RESEARCH

Full size equine skeleton

Heart rate monitors

ETB Pegasus Gaitsmart System

High speed camera

Fully-equipped laboratories, rein tension meters and Biometrics EMG analysis system

Quintic biomechanical analysis software


RESEARCH Our staff and students present their industry-relevant research at conferences and events.

A comparison of the abdominal muscle activations in the female adult horse rider during walk, rising and sitting trot, Alice Carter - BSc (Hons) Equine Science Many practitioners claim core stability is imperative

for successful rider performance, however

supporting research is limited. A model for

examining the surface electromyographic (SEMG)

activity of six abdominal muscles during riding was

carried out on five adult female horse riders using

Biometrics Ltd.© equipment and software. The left

and right sides of the rectus abdominus, external

and internal obliques were measured during

walk, rising trot, and sitting trot with and without

stirrups. Significant differences in abdominal

muscle activation were found between gaits

suggesting that the intensity of abdominal muscle

contractions increases through the gaits, and

differences in individual muscle usage during riding

were identified. The rectus abdominus appeared

to be the most intensely and frequently activated

muscle studied throughout the gaits, which was

thought to be due to the muscle’s position and

function during riding.

The effect of breast support on vertical breast displacement across equine simulator gaits, Felicity Goater - MSc Equine Behaviour, Performance and TrainingRecently it has been reported that female horse

riders describe exercise-induced breast pain whilst

horse riding, constituting an important barrier to

participation. Despite previous research in non-

equestrian sports advocating the use of a sports

bra to reduce breast motion and pain in athletes,

research suggests sports bra use in this population

is low. To improve understanding of breast motion

and pain during horse riding, twelve female

horse riders fitted as a UK bra size 32DD or 34DD

performed a 1-minute walk, medium trot (sitting)

and canter on a dressage simulator in three breast

support conditions: (a) no bra, (b) daily bra and (c)

sports bra. Participants rated breast pain after each

support condition. Breast pain was significantly

reduced in a sports bra compared to the daily

bra during the canter and trot. Results from this

study may be used to develop bras specific to

equestrian sports and to educate female riders on

appropriate breast support. Breast pain caused by

wearing inappropriate breast support may prove to

be detrimental to horse-rider interaction, causing

inadvertent cues to be applied to the horse and

warrants further investigation.

Effect of Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation on equine (Equus caballus) reactivity and physiological response, Georgia Helen Abernethy Palmer - BSc (Hons) Equine ScienceThis study aimed to determine if the physiological

responses of horses could be altered subsequent

to consumption of DHA with Flavonoids, which

is an antioxidant (QLC) that has been proven

to reduce stress and increase cognitive ability

in humans. Prior to DHA supplementation a

random sample of horses underwent a novel

object umbrella test in order to establish their

reactivity. Resting heart rate using a Polar Equine

heart rate monitor, and mean eyeball temperature

at rest were recorded, using a FLIR E4 thermal

imaging camera. At the end of the treatment

period horses were retested for reactivity and

physiological responses during a maze test.

Reactivity scoring reduced significantly after DHA

+ QLC supplementation. This could be of benefit

for owners with highly reactive horses and may

improve trainability or performance within this

population.


• 20 years as a competition groom

• MSc in Equine Science, currently completing a

PhD at the University of Portsmouth

• BHS Stable Manager and Registered Animal

Scientist

• Specialises in research on the welfare of horses

in varied situations and rider - coach - horse

interactions

• Actively encourages and supports students to

submit their research to conferences - including

the Alltech Equine Science Conference, the

International Society of Equitation Science

Conference and The British Society of Animal

Science Conference

• Current projects include breast biomechanics in

female riders and Dodson & Horrell feed trials

• Gained BSc (Hons) Equine Science in 2005 from

Hartpury/UWE

• Worked as an Equine Veterinary Nurse within

clinical, surgical and on-call roles, gaining an

interest in colic and equine dysautonomia, as

well as lameness and diagnostic modalities

• Specialist areas of interest include equine

nutrition, gastrointestinal and neurological

conditions, veterinary science and rehabilitation

• Joined Sparsholt College in 2008 and has since

gained both PGCE and QTLS

• Industry experience includes working,

producing and grooming in a variety of settings,

including dressage studs and rehabilitation yards

• Competitive rider for many years across all

disciplines, enjoying self-producing horses from

a young age

• Holds a BSc in Equine Management and PGDip

after studying the theoretical side of the MSc

Equine Science degree at Aberystwyth University

• Has over seven years’ experience as an

international event groom as well as being a

BHS qualified instructor and previously running a

business training and competing event horses

• Areas of interest include Equestrian

Performance, Equitation, Husbandry, Coaching

Methods, Equine Business Administration and

Event Management

Lorna CameronMSc, PGCLTHE, PGCE, BA (Hons), BHS SM (Reg’d), QTLS, SFHEA, R. Anim. Sci.

Natalie StonesPGCE, QTLS, BSc (Hons)

Claire O’BrienPGDip, BSc (Hons), BHSAI, AI (DEFRA)

EXPERTS

SPARSHOLT.AC.UK 01962 776441 45 01962 776441 45

Duration: Two years full-time

UCAS Code: D422

Tutor: Natalie Stones PGCE, QTLS, BSc (Hons)


• Benefit from work experience at all course stages

• Progress to BSc Equestrian Performance Management Top-up at

Sparsholt after successfully completing the course

• Get hands-on with research projects, events and shows as well

as an international study tour

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This course has been carefully designed to help you build strong

practical skills alongside applied knowledge to maximise your

employability. This practical emphasis is reflected in the course

content, with units in equitation, husbandry and training, while

other units focus on your applied scientific knowledge and business

skills. Using all the resources of our flagship Equine Centre, you

will experience riding, running events and shows and will also

complete assignments and research projects. Research projects

focus on applied industrial research, while external study visits and an

international study tour increase industry exposure. Work placements

throughout the course complete the picture.

FdSc EQUESTRIAN

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

The facilities and resources are fantastic and I loved the Top-up and MSc.”

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Tutorial support throughout the

study will help you to develop

your skills and knowledge, using

a varied range of assessments;

including case studies, seminars

and investigative reports with a

range of practical sessions.


Many FdSc graduates choose

to join the BSc Top-up

programme. Sparsholt

graduates enjoy a range of

careers in teaching, livery

centres, polo yards, racing and

studs; including competition

rider, groom, riding instructor,

stud worker and racing stable

manager.

UNITS COVERED

Level 4• Equine Anatomy and

Physiology

• The Equine Industry

• Industry Skills

• Work Placement 1

• Equitation and Husbandry

• Principles in Biology

• Academic Skills

Level 5• Equitation and Coaching

• Applied Industry Research

• Nutrition and Dietetics


• Equine Health and Welfare

• Equine Business

Administration

• Breeding and Stud

Management

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS



or above one of which

should be in a science



above

BTEC DiplomaMM

City & Guilds DiplomaM






Plus GCSE maths and

English at grade C

or above or Level 2


and English.


Duration: Three years full-time One year BSc Top-up also available

UCAS Code: Full-time D322 Top-up D423

Tutor: Claire O’Brien PgDip, BSc (Hons), BHSAI,

AI (DEFRA)


• Be taught by leading industry experts in outstanding

on-site facilities

• Tailor your learning to your interests and career goals with optional

units and dissertation at Level 6

• Broaden your horizons with an international study tour

• Full-time top-up programme also available

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

The programme is designed to prepare you for a career in the

exciting and demanding equine industry. Using the outstanding

facilities of the BHS-approved Equine Centre, you will develop the

vital skills needed - from riding and husbandry at Level 4 to research

and analysis at Level 6.

You will experience hosting an inter-college event, as well as being

involved in scientific projects and completing work placements. A full

range of off-site visits to studs, sports horse centres and competition

grounds, plus guest speakers in nutrition, physiotherapy and other

subjects give yet more industry insight.


Tutorial support throughout your programme of study will help

you to develop your skills and knowledge, using a varied range of

assessments, including exams, case studies, seminars, investigative

reports and practical sessions.

Validated by

BSc EQUESTRIAN PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT



You can progress to further

study on the MSc in Equine

Behaviour, Performance and

Training or another MSc, MRes

or PhD programme. Sparsholt


careers in teaching, livery,

welfare, governance and racing;

including BHS welfare officer,

education officer, researcher

and marketing manager.

UNITS COVERED


Physiology


• Academic Skills




• Equine Evolution

Domestication and

Behaviour



Management


• Equine Business

Administration


• Research Methods and

Analytical Techniques

• Data Analysis



• Equine Biomechanics and

Sports Science

• Equine Therapy and

Rehabilitation

• Strategic Marketing

• Data Analysis 2

• Equine Genetics and

Reproductive Technologies

• Applied Nutrition

• Leisure and Resource

Management


Development

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A Level Two A Levels at grade

C or above including a

science



BTEC DiplomaN/A





International Baccalaureate24 points with HL

Science at 4

Plus GCSE maths and

English at grade C

or above or Level 2


and English.



UCAS Code: Full-time D426 Top-up 422D

Tutor: Lorna Cameron MSc, PGCLTHE,

PGCE, BA (Hons),

BHSSM (Reg’d), QTLS,

SFHEA, R. Anim. Sci.


• Gain the scientific skills and knowledge needed for a career in

scientific support and management of the performance horse

• Be taught by leading industry experts in outstanding

on-site facilities

• Tailor your learning to your interests and career goals with optional

units and dissertation at Level 6

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

The programme is designed to prepare you for a career in scientific

support and management of the performance horse. You will use the

outstanding facilities of the BHS-approved Equine Centre as well as

fully-equipped laboratories to develop the vital skills needed. At Level

6, optional units enable you to choose the study path that suits your

career aims, with equine science subjects such as Applied Nutrition

and Equine Genetics and Reproductive Technologies on offer.

You will complete a one month work placement. A full range of off-

site visits to studs, sports horse centres and veterinary centres, plus

guest speakers in nutrition, physiotherapy, genetics, exercise science

and other subjects give yet more industry insight.


Tutorial support throughout your programme of study will help

you to develop your skills and knowledge, using a varied range of

assessments, including case studies, seminars, investigative reports

and practical sessions.

BSc EQUINE SCIENCE

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You can progress to further

study on the MSc in Equine

Behaviour, Performance and

Training or another MSc, MRes

or PhD programme. Sparsholt


careers in teaching, racing, lab

management, equine veterinary

nursing and performance studs.

UNITS COVERED


Physiology


• Academic Skills

• Work Placement



• Equitation and Coaching


• Advanced Equine Anatomy

and Physiology


• Research Methods and

Analytical Techniques



Management

• Data Analysis 1


• Equine Veterinary Science

• Equine Genetics and

Reproductive Technologies

• Data Analysis 2

• Equine Therapy and

Rehabilitation

• Equine Biomechanics and

Sports Science

• Applied Nutrition


Development

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A Level Two A Levels at grade

C or above including a

science



BTEC DiplomaDD

City & Guilds DiplomaD





Science at 4

Plus GCSE maths and

English at grade C

or above or Level 2


and English.


Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time


Tutor: Lorna Cameron MSc, PGCLTHE,

PGCE, BA (Hons),

BHSSM (Reg’d), QTLS,

SFHEA, R. Anim. Sci.


• Excellent facilities, expert teaching, strong links with industry and

small class sizes

• Take your Equine knowledge up a level with this specialist

postgraduate programme

• Develop research expertise relevant to industry using extensive

laboratory, performance analysis and BHS-approved Equine Centre

facilities

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Master’s level units are delivered by tutors qualified at postgraduate

level, many of whom have a strong British Horse Society (BHS) and

performance horse background, most being research active.

The research project enables you to undertake a detailed experimental

study in a chosen area to develop analytical research skills with the

support of dedicated supervisors. Interpretation and critical evaluation

of current research findings will enable you to further develop links

between the equestrian industry and the equine scientific community.


Units are assessed by a mix of coursework, practical assessments,

exams, case studies and project work. Emphasis is placed on the

development of critical evaluation and research skills with the use of

formative assessments throughout the programme of study.

Developmental feedback will enable you to widen the range of your

academic skills as you progress.

MSc EQUINE BEHAVIOUR, PERFORMANCE

TRAINING

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LOANS UP TO

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Master’s graduates have

progressed to careers in

lecturing, equestrian training,

research support, equestrian

journalism and performance

analysis or to study at doctorate

level.

UNITS COVERED

• Equestrian Training

• Equestrian Performance

• Applied Animal Behaviour

Science

• Research Methods

• Research Project

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

BSc (Hons) in a

science-related

programme at 2:2 or

above


FISHERIES, AQUACULTURE &

University Centre Sparsholt is recognised worldwide for its expertise in providing education in fishery, aquaculture and marine studies.

Our lecturing staff are known to be the experts in the industry and can often be found at conferences and industry forums discussing the latest techniques and their supporting research.

Students gain real industry experience on and off-site that is underpinned by the high level of technical lecture content to prepare them for a range of careers or progression to courses at Master’s level.

Our industry contacts enable great employment prospects. Typically over 50% of our 3rd year students return from their work placements to sit their final exams with jobs already secured for after graduation.

COURSES

FdSc Sports Fisheries and Aquaculture


FdSc Marine Ecology and Conservation


BSc (Hons) Aquaculture and Fishery Management



MSc Applied Aquaculture and Sports Fisheries




of students say staff have made the subject

interesting

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University Centre Sparsholt is renowned as the leading provider in advanced education for the fishery and aquaculture industries regionally, nationally and internationally.

As well as developing knowledge and conducting research, Sparsholt fish and aquaculture staff are often

called on as the acknowledged experts in the field.

Our industry links are exceptional as we work with organisations such as:

• British and Irish Association of Zoos and

Aquariums (BIAZA)

• British Zebrafish Association

• Institute of Marine Sciences at the University of

Portsmouth

• British Trout Association

• Institute of Fisheries Management

• Department for Environment, Food and Rural

Affairs (DEFRA)

• Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA)

• Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture

Science (CEFAS)

• KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board

• Environment Agency

• Carp TV

• Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities

(IFCAs)

INDUSTRY


BOB BSc (Hons) Aquaculture and Fishery Management graduate

I first heard about Sparsholt at an angling

show. Later, when I was looking to retrain,

I chose Sparsholt as it is renowned for

fisheries courses and I’d read a lot about it in

the angling press. I visited on an Open Day

and was impressed by the range of facilities.

I started on the FdSc course and progressed

on to the BSc Top-up. The best thing about

the course was the content of the units, the

level of teaching and the practical work. We

did seine netting and electrofishing off-site

as well as fish-rearing on-site. During the

second year we spawned catfish eggs – I

don’t think there’s anywhere else you’d get

to do this!

During the final year I completed my

dissertation on the effect of pharmaceuticals

on the development of zebrafish embryos,

with the use of the Aquatic Research and

Conservation Centre for my research. The

trial went really well and the support of the

lecturers was great, they helped give me a

push in the right direction when I needed it

and were very encouraging.

During the degree I went on three, month-

long, work placements. These placements

proved critical in securing my postgraduate

job. I’m currently working at a fish farm,

producing rainbow trout and carp. The

role involves fish husbandry tasks such as

hatchery work, daily feeding and fish health

treatments and fish-related maintenance

work including vegetation clearing,

construction work and pest control. It’s really

varied and no two days are the same.



FACILITIES

LAKE

One hectare lake - fed by spring water from Sparsholt Salmonid Centre. Stocked with carp, roach, rudd, bream, crucian carp, tench and perch and used by students as part of their course and recreationally.

SALMONID REARING AND TRIALS CENTRE

£500,000 investment

Students experience commercial salmonid production

Research and development facility used by a number of large European fish food manufacturers

Produces brown trout for restocking local rivers and rainbow trout for the table

AQUATIC RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION CENTRE

Only one of its kind in the UK

ARK site for white-clawed crayfish

650m² purpose-built fish house

Holds stocks of carp, catfish, tilapia and an extensive range of ornamental species

Indoor koi pool

Research areas

Up-to-date holding systems

Marine habitats that replicate a range of global ecosystems


RESEARCH

Our lecturing staff are known to be the experts in the industry and can often be found at conferences and industry forums discussing the latest techniques and their supporting research.

Students gain real industry experience on and off-site that is underpinned by the high level of technical

content to prepare them for a range of careers or Master’s level study. With our own Salmonid rearing centre

we are at the forefront in many research/feed programmes at the heart of the industry.

FISH FEED DIETS

The sustainability of intensive aquaculture depends

on the development of cost-effective diets that

are not reliant on the finite resources of fish oil and

fishmeal.

Two recent research projects we have undertaken

at our fish feed trial facilities are:

• An economic assessment of feeds with varied

energy content for portion-sized rainbow trout,

Oncorhyncus mykiss

• An investigation into the use of land animal

proteins as a replacement for fishmeal in diets

for carp, Cyprinus carpio

THE IMPACT OF PHARMACEUTICALS IN AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS

The occurrence of pharmaceuticals in the aquatic

environment is increasing. Concentrations of

pharmaceuticals discharged by sewage treatment

works effluent do not generally pose acute toxic

risk but may have chronic effects on physiology

and behavioural endpoints. Fish embryos are a

valid model species because they are particularly

susceptible to toxins and yet cannot physically

evade the discharge points.

This study investigated the effects of a range

of pharmaceuticals (namely propranolol and

fluoxetine) on the mortality and development of

zebrafish embryos.

RECENT RESEARCH TITLES

Invasive amphipod species - the reasons for their success,

Adrian Love (Institute for Fishery Management 2016 Conference)

Frequency of intersex phenotypes of Gammarus pulex

(Amphipoda) upstream and downstream from effluent of

sewage treatment works, Adrian Love, Neil Crooks and Alex T.

Ford (Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 2016

Conference, Nantes)

Sewage treatment works’ effluent affects activity of Gammarus

pulex (Amphipoda), Adrian Love, Neil Crooks and Alex T. Ford

(Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 2016

Conference, Nantes)

The effect of ‘liming’ as a technique to mitigate acidification

upon the macroinvertebrates of the river Fleet catchment,

Galloway Scotland, Antonio Couto (Institute for Fishery

Management 2016 Conference)


• Undergraduate at Swansea University

and postgraduate at Plymouth University,

completing an MSc in Applied Fish Biology

• Industry background in salmon and trout

farming working for a large multinational

salmon producer in Scotland, with brief spells in

Canada and Chile

• Maintains extensive contacts with the UK

aquaculture industry, in particular with

commercial feed manufacturers

• Manages Sparsholt’s fish trial facilities and

involved in collaborative research into

commercial salmonid, coarse and ornamental

fish diets

• Teaches the Aquaculture Unit on the MSc in

Applied Aquatic Biology at The University of

Portsmouth

• Worked in fish culture in South East Asia and

Africa

• Currently studying for a PhD in the impact of

pharmaceuticals on river invertebrates

• Particular interest in what makes fish ‘tick’ –

their diversity and physiology

• Teaching across aquaculture and water quality

units

• Close work with a range of leaders in the

aquatics industry – including Aquarian, Tetra,

Interpet, Hagen and JBL – developing trials and

exploring ways they can support and enrich the

students and courses

• Over 15 years’ experience working in the

fisheries industry and studying the biology and

management of fish

• Worked on a variety of commercially important

marine and freshwater fish and invertebrate

species in the UK and overseas in partnerships

with a range of organisations including the

Environment Agency and Cefas

• PhD examined the ecological impact of non-

native parasites introduced through aquaculture

on native British fish

• Recent projects range from studies on the use

of ecological networks in invasion biology to

assessments of river restoration on sport fish

populations

• On graduating from Aberdeen University

worked in the salmon farming industry before

joining the Environment Agency, roles included

managing a fish farm and mixed fishery,

bailiffing and fish population surveying

• PhD investigated the effects of temperature and

timing of first feeding in Atlantic salmon egg

and fry development

• Planned and developed Sparsholt’s Salmonid

Rearing and Trials Centre

EXPERTS

Adrian LoveMSc, PGCE, BSc (Hons), FHEA

Dr Josie Pegg PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons)

George Hide MSc, PGCE, BSc (Hons), FHEA

Dr David KossPhD, BSc (Hons), PGCE



UCAS Code: D439

Tutors: George Hide MSc,

PGCE, BSc (Hons), FHEA Dr Josie Pegg PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons) Adrian Love MSc, PGCE,

BSc (Hons), FHEA


• Focus on vocational learning and gain skills in subjects such as

water quality, fish anatomy and physiology, aquaculture and fish

health and nutrition

• Experience the industry through visits to fish farms and fisheries

and research and collaborative projects

• Benefit from work placements in areas such as salmon farming,

specimen carp fisheries, river keeping, public aquaria or even

Jamaican tilapia farming

• Progress to final year of relevant BSc (Hons) programme after

successful completion

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

The programme is designed to develop the practical, scientific and

specialist skills needed by the fishery management and aquaculture

industry. Subjects studied include water quality, fish anatomy and

physiology, fishery management and ecology, aquaculture and fish

health and nutrition.

You will also gain work experience in various industry sectors. Previous

placements range from Scottish salmon farms, specimen fisheries in

England, France, Spain and Thailand and a tilapia farm in Jamaica to

river keeping on local chalk streams, the London Aquarium, the Fish

Disease Laboratory at Weymouth and bait manufacturers.

Study tours are embedded into the course at Level 4 (Scotland) and

Level 5 (Malta). They are a great opportunity to experience different

vocational opportunities and other facilities.

FdScSPORTS

FISHERIES AQUACULTURE

Validated by



Assessment is primarily

by coursework, including


reports, case studies and

essay style assignments. At

Level 5 a combination of

formal examinations and

group research projects

also contribute to overall

assessment.


You can progress to the BSc

(Hons) in Aquaculture and

Fishery Management Top-up at

Sparsholt; alternatively there are

BSc programmes available at

other universities.

Sparsholt students have also

gained employment as sports

fishery managers, fish farmers

and fishery officers in the

Environment Agency.

UNITS COVERED

Level 4• Introductory Science

• Fishery Science

• Water Quality

• Industry Skills

• Fishery Management

• Salmonid Aquaculture

• Academic Skills including IT

Level 5• Tropical Aquaculture

• Fish Health and Nutrition

• Marine and Warmwater Fish

Farming

• Fishery Appraisal

• Financial Studies


• Work Practice 2

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS




be in a science



above

BTEC DiplomaMM







Plus GCSE maths and

English at grade C

or above or Level 2


and English.



UCAS Code: CF17

Tutor: Dr Josie Pegg PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons)


• Gain the skills and experience needed for a variety of career

opportunities in this growing sector

• Enhance your learning with work placements such as coral

research and shark conservation both in the UK and abroad

• Experience the industry in depth by visiting UK and international

fish farms, coastal sites and research centres

• Develop wide-reaching skills and knowledge in biological science

– from physiology to ecology and evolution

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Marine ecology and conservation systems are studied in depth in

this programme as you explore the impact of factors such as coastal

developments, over-fishing, non-native species and worldwide

climate change.

The course includes significant work experience in marine

aquaculture, coastal fisheries, marine aquaria and research

establishments both at home and abroad.

Study tours are embedded into the course at Level 4 (Scotland) and

Level 5 (Malta). They are a great opportunity to experience different

vocational opportunities and other facilities.

I really enjoyed the practical side of the course as I was able to put the skills I’d learnt about in the classroom into action.”

FdScMARINE

ECOLOGY CONSERVATION

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Assessment is primarily by

coursework, including practical

portfolios, laboratory reports,

case studies and essay style

assignments, plus three formal

exams. Research opportunities

are also a feature, often

enabling data collection within

organisations such as the

Environment Agency.



(Hons) Top-up in Marine Biology

at the University of Portsmouth,

or enter the industry. Sparsholt

students now work in national

wildlife trusts and marine

research.

UNITS COVERED

Each year includes an assessed

work placement unit.

Level 4• Intro to Aquatic Ecology

• Science and Animal

Physiology


• Marine Conservation Biology

• Marine Ecology and Marine

Fisheries Management

• Biodiversity and Evolution

• Introductory Science

• Work Practice

Level 5• Aquatic Population Ecology

and Conservation

• Marine Animal Science

including Anatomy and

Physiology

• Marine Aquaculture

• Marine Organisms and

Ecosystems


including Data Analysis

• Population and Ecology

• Work Practice 2

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS




be in a science



above

BTEC DiplomaMM







Plus GCSE maths and

English at grade C

or above or Level 2


and English.


BSc AQUACULTURE

FISHERY MANAGEMENT


UCAS Code: Full-time D480 Top-up D435

Tutors: George Hide MSc,

PGCE, BSc (Hons), FHEA Dr Josie Pegg PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons) Adrian Love MSc, PGCE,

BSc (Hons), FHEA


• One course that will develop you from introductory level in year 1

through to independent research and application in year 3

• Gain a wide range of practical experience and knowledge in

subjects such as fish anatomy and physiology, business and

environmental management and aquaculture

• Take part in work placements in places such as Thailand, Fiji, South

Africa or closer to home in Scotland

• Be taught by leading industry experts in unrivalled on-site facilities

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

The programme combines scientific, managerial and practical skills that

are developed in a range of subjects such as water quality, fish anatomy

and physiology, fishery management and ecology, aquaculture, fish

health and nutrition, business and environmental management.

During the course there are also extensive periods of work experience.

Recent placements have included carp fisheries in Spain and France,

a large game fishery in Thailand, salmon farms in Tasmania and New

Zealand, a goldfish farm in the United States, Royal aquariums in the

Middle East, research into ornamental fish welfare in the Philippines,

Coral Cay Conservation in Fiji and research for the KwaZulu-Natal

Shark Board in South Africa.

Closer to home University Centre Sparsholt has excellent links with

potential placement destinations including public aquariums, coarse

and game fisheries, government fishery laboratories and numerous

fish farms.

Study tours are embedded into the course at Level 4 (Scotland),

Level 5 (Malta) and Level 6 (Spain). They are a great opportunity to

experience different vocational opportunities and other facilities.

Validated by



Assessment at Level 4 and

5 is primarily by exams and

coursework which includes


reports, case studies and essay

style assignments. At Level 6

there is a greater emphasis on

group projects and independent

research.


You can progress to the MSc

in Applied Aquaculture and

Sports Fisheries at Sparsholt;

alternatively there are many

MSc and PhD programmes

available at other universities.

Sparsholt graduates now

work as aquatic and fishery

management consultants, in

specialist angling publications,

tackle and bait manufacturers,

public aquaria, fisheries

enforcement and product

development, as lab and

research technicians, in

education and teaching and

as fish farmers and fishery

managers.

UNITS COVERED

Level 4• Work Practice

• Fishery Science

• Water Quality

• Industry Skills

• Fishery Aquaculture

• Salmonid Farming


• Introductory Science

Level 5• Tropical Aquaculture

• Fish Health and Nutrition

• Aquaculture Systems

• Marine and Warmwater Fish

Farming

• Fishery Appraisal

• Financial Studies

• Data Analysis

• Work Practice 2

• Mariculture

Level 6• Applied Fishery Science

• Developments in Fish

Production and Processing

• Enterprise and Management

• Environmental Management

• Dissertation

• Data Analysis

• Work Practice 3

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A Level Three A Level passes,


or above, one of which




BTEC DiplomaN/A






Science at 4

Plus GCSE maths and

English at grade C

or above or Level 2


and English.




Tutor: Dr Josie Pegg PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons)


• Taught by industry experts who are research active and have

strong national and international links

• Benefit from the on-site husbandry, rearing and extensive research

facilities of the Salmonid Rearing and Trials Centre and the Aquatic

Research and Conservation Centre

• Enjoy excellent access to exclusive sports fisheries in southern

England as well as on-site fishery and stocks of sports fish

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Building on a strong science foundation, the course is designed to

expand your knowledge of the husbandry and rearing of many global

aquaculture species and refine your research techniques in applied

aquaculture, sports fisheries and sustainable fisheries management.

In addition to traditional lectures and seminars, units are delivered

using the practical resources of our Aquatic Research and

Conservation Centre, unique amongst land-based colleges, Salmonid

Rearing and Trials Centre and on-site fishery, industry specific software

and databases, conference attendance, guest speakers and off-site

visits. Links are encouraged to external organisations, commercial

companies and collaborative research projects.

MSc AQUACULTURE SPORTS FISHERIES

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NEWPOSTGRADUATE

LOANS UP TO

£10,000



Units are assessed by a mixture

of coursework including

posters, presentations and

written assignments plus an

original dissertation requiring

independent research and

formal write-up. You will be

encouraged to submit written

papers for publication in

appropriate industry related

journals.


Typical employment

destinations include technical

roles in aquaculture,

sport fishery consultants,

government fishery scientists

for organisations such as Cefas

and the Environment Agency.

Alternatively you may choose

to continue with doctorate

research.

UNITS COVERED

• Applied Aquaculture

• Sports Fishery Management

• Sustainable Fisheries

Management

• Research Toolkit

• Research Project

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

BSc (Hons) in a

science-related

programme at 2:2 or

above

I’ve always wanted to come to Sparsholt as it is the most renowned establishment for fisheries courses.”


Sparsholt has excellent connections with the Horticulture industry, so I have regular opportunities to meet with experts in the field, to gain first hand insights and to build new networks.”

HORTICULTURE

Our courses were developed to meet the needs of the Horticulture industry, reflecting Sparsholt’s experience and reputation in the sector.

Links with leading organisations as well as innovative projects with companies such as Huhtamaki, a world-leading producer of compostable packaging, ensure students graduate with relevant, hands-on experience as well as technical expertise.

Sparsholt staff are active on a local and national level, with expert profiles in areas from English apple varieties to garden design, and have a regular presence at key industry events.

COURSES

FdSc Horticulture with Plantsmanship and Design


–Three years part-time

BSc (Hons) Horticulture with Plantsmanship and Design (Top-up)




UK land-based college for student satisfaction

NSS 2016


These courses were developed to meet the needs of the Horticulture industry, reflecting Sparsholt’s experience and reputation in the sector.

Links with leading organisations as well as

innovative projects with companies such

as Huhtamaki, a world-leading producer of

compostable packaging, ensure students graduate

with relevant, hands-on experience as well as

technical expertise.

Our tutors are active on a local and national level,

with expert profiles in areas from English apple

varieties to garden design and have a regular

presence at key industry events.

Seven gold medals at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

highlight the consistency of the expertise and

reputation of the Horticulture team at Sparsholt.

Some of the organisations we work with include:

• The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)

• Plant Heritage

• The Chartered Institute of Horticulture

• The National Trust

• The Horticultural Development Company

• BBC Radio 4 Gardeners’ Question Time

• The Horticultural Trades Association

• Landex

• The Society of Garden Designers

• Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centre

• British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI)

• Steve’s Leaves

INDUSTRY


GEORGE FdSc Horticulture with Plantsmanship and Design student

It was not a difficult decision choosing to

continue at Sparsholt after two fantastic

years studying the Level 3 Extended Diploma.

The FdSc course covers a diverse range

of subjects allowing me to broaden my

knowledge and skills in the industry, as well

as providing networking opportunities. So

far I have enjoyed working in the labs on

experiments such as testing soils and backing

up my practical skills with knowledge

and science. Plant classification and

nomenclature with its practical idents has

also helped my knowledge in this area.

We are able to carry out two sets of work

experience. Last year I had the opportunity to

go up to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and

work with a designer on two gardens, which

won gold and silver medals. In the second

year we work on an investigative project –

I’m currently researching the effects of Brexit

on the ornamental horticulture industry.

After the course I am looking to stay on for a

further Top-up year to secure my BSc (Hons)

in Horticulture with Plantsmanship and

Design. Beyond this, I am looking to pursue a

career in plant breeding.

As a progressing student I can honestly say

I have been challenged throughout both

courses. I have made some fantastic friends

with whom I have shared amazing memories

and I would highly recommend both courses

to people thinking about getting started in

Horticulture.



FACILITIES

Five hectares dedicated to horticultural practice

–Home to BBC Radio 4 Gardeners’ Question Time Potting Shed and Garden

Landscaped gardens, lawns and decorative beds

Multi-bay production polytunnels

Garden design studio

Small fruit area (orchard)

Turf management area

Tropical glasshouses used all year round

Drawing studio

Ornamental grounds providing a wide variety of plants for identification and analysis

Sports and recreation areas


The Horticulture facilities are excellent and complement the academic elements of my course.”


DESIGN

Our students are regularly invited to enter garden design competitions in connection with local organisations, giving excellent hands-on professional experience. Recent projects include:

TEDWORTH HOUSE, TIDWORTH

Tedworth House, Tidworth, is the southern

location for Help for Heroes to assist wounded

servicemen and veterans and their loved ones in

their individual recovery. As a way of encouraging

active and fulfilling lives during their rehabilitation,

Tedworth House held a garden design competition

for Sparsholt students to submit plans as a

gardening project for the residents to install.


student Joseph Willoughby was selected as the

winner. His plans were successful largely because

of the practical and achievable elements of his

design. These attributes showed consideration

for the physical abilities of the past and present

serviceman responsible for renovating the garden

and secured his place as winner of this external

charity project.

DEAN GARNIER GARDEN, WINCHESTER

Students were given the fantastic opportunity to

submit designs for Dean Garnier Garden, housed

in the grounds of local landmark, Winchester

Cathedral.

Presented in front of a panel, Rachel Benson,


student’s designs stood out due to attention to

factors such as fragrance and seasons, as well as

best reflecting the context of the garden itself.

Installation of Rachel’s plans will be undertaken

by Sparsholt students, enabling them to gain

experience in industry, working to replant a high

profile garden following Rachel’s strong brief.


• Holds a BA (Hons) degree in Graphic Design

from Central Saint Martins and after 22

successful years running a London based design

agency gained diplomas in Horticulture and

Garden Design and set up own garden design

consultancy

• Has worked in the garden design industry for 12

years

• Fully registered member of the Society of

Garden Designers

• Works closely with outside organisations, such

as Plant Heritage, the RHS and the National

Trust, to promote plant use

• Designate RHS judge

• Co-ordinated Sparsholt’s display for the RHS

Chelsea Flower Show since 1998; resulting in

numerous awards including seven Gold medals

and four ‘Best in Category’

• Recently edited The Fundamentals of

Horticulture: Theory and Practice

EXPERTS

Chris Bird MHort (RHS), NCH, Cert Ed, FCIHort

Chris Prior Dip Hort, Dip Garden Design, BA (Hons), MSGD, FHEA

• Studied Biology at Oxford and then an MSc in

Business Strategy, Politics and the Environment,

building on interest in the relationship between

the land and wider society and culture

• Worked as an environmental co-ordinator for

Reed Elsevier, before taking up a directorship

with family farm

• Currently undertaking a PhD looking at the

impact of mechanisation in agriculture on the

economy, society and culture at the turn of the

last century

• Teaches Business units across a range of

Sparsholt degrees

• Achieved a Foundation Degree in Wildlife

Management from Sparsholt in 2006, giving a

solid background in ecology which influences

her approach to garden design

• Combined her love for both horticulture and

ecology with a BSc (Hons) in Garden Design,

graduating from Sparsholt a second time in

2013

• Runs a successful garden design and

maintenance company in addition to her

sessional lecturing role

Alex MarkhamMSc, BA (Hons)

Sarah AndrewsBSc (Hons), FdSc


FdScHORTICULTURE

WITH PLANTSMANSHIP DESIGN

Duration: Two years full-time or three years part-time

UCAS Code: Full-time D417 Part-time apply directly using the form inside this guide or on our website

Tutor: Chris Bird MHort (RHS), NCH,

Cert Ed, FCIHort


• Combine the science of horticulture with commercially sought-

after elements of plantsmanship and garden design

• Gain the skills to progress to a BSc Top-up programme or enter

the industry

• Enhance your employability with commercially based projects,

strong business content and project management units

• Combine study and work with this full or part-time course

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

The course introduces higher level study and explores the various

science, design and business elements of horticulture. You will

develop vital knowledge and experience through industry placement,

as well as research and analytical skills through independent and

group study.


The assessment strategy is a combination of formal examination and

coursework. Coursework includes practical portfolios, laboratory

reports, case studies, plant identification tests, visual poster

displays, seminar presentations and essay style assignments. Formal

examinations are weighted to be no more than 50% of the unit total.

Validated by




Horticulture with Plantsmanship

and Design Top-up course at

Sparsholt. Alternatively there

are many BSc programmes

available at other universities.

You will have the plant

knowledge and skills needed by

the private and public sectors

in many diverse areas, including

retail, landscaping, research

and production. Opportunities

also exist within landscape

organisations. While traditionally

garden designers have always

worked on a self-employed,

freelance basis, recent years

have seen a significant increase

in the number of employed job

roles in this area of work.

UNITS COVERED

Level 4• Plant Biology and Processes

• Soils and Substrates

• Plant Classification and

Nomenclature

• Introduction to Business in

Horticulture

• Academic Skills

• Design Influences

Level 5• Work Practice 2

• Investigative Project

• Plant Protection

• Plant Identification and Use

• Landscape Management

• Horticulture Enterprise and

Management

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS




be in a science



above

BTEC DiplomaMM







Plus GCSE maths and

English at grade C

or above or Level 2


and English.



• Study at a renowned

organisation with close links

with industry

• Top-up your existing

qualifications to full BSc level

over one or two years

• Focus on employability by

enhancing your technical

and academic skills

• Enhance plant knowledge

tailored to your individual

career aspirations

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This course will develop your

technical, critical thinking and

analytical skills over the course

of five units. Delivered flexibly

with up to two taught days

a week, it aims to build on

your current knowledge in an

industry-standard environment.

Through the dissertation project

you will produce a study and

analyse, explain and interpret

the results using techniques

gained throughout the course.


You will showcase your

knowledge through a

combination of written

assignments, case studies,

seminar presentations and

exams. The dissertation unit will

prove your skills within the field

of research and we encourage

students to present this work to

other organisations.

UNITS COVERED

Level 6• Sustainable Horticultural

Practice

• Planting Design and Use

• Propagation and Production

Techniques

• Design Innovations and

Influences

• Dissertation


UCAS Code: Full-time DD41 Part-time apply directly using the form inside this guide or on our website

Tutor: Chris Bird MHort (RHS), NCH,

Cert Ed, FCIHort

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Foundation Degree or

equivalent in Horticulture

or a related subject

BScHORTICULTURE WITHPLANTSMANSHIP DESIGN

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The lecturers were excellent – very knowledgeable and with extensive experience of working in the industry.”


We do a lot of practicals and the lecturers are incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic; I don’t think you’d get the same commitment anywhere else.”

WILDLIFE ECOLOGY &

We do a lot of practicals and the lecturers are incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic; I don’t think you’d get the same commitment anywhere else.”

We have run specialist Wildlife Ecology and Conservation courses since 1973 and have developed an enviable reputation for our work. The department has close working links with many of the major wildlife and conservation organisations and is recognised as a leading land-based college in this field.

Our department’s staff all have practical experience and qualifications relevant to their particular specialism as well as staying actively involved in the study and management of ecology, wildlife, conservation, game and the countryside.

COURSES

FdSc Wildlife Ecology and Conservation


BSc (Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation




of students say staff are good at explaining things

NSS 2016


INDUSTRY

Our tutors have practical experience and qualifications relevant to their particular specialism as well as staying actively involved in the study and management of ecology, wildlife, conservation, game and the countryside.

University Centre Sparsholt has also established

close links with a range of landowners and

conservation organisations throughout the country

and has unprecedented access to a wide variety

of sites, so that students can experience a diversity

of wildlife and habitats, and their management,

first-hand. Site visits and talks given by visiting

speakers with specific expertise are integrated into

our courses.

We work with organisations such as: • Natural England

• Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust

• Hampshire County Council

• The National Trust

• Ecology & Countryside Service

• The Wildlife Trusts

• Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG)

• Forestry Commission

Sparsholt gave me the practical skills and confidence to talk to people and the knowledge and skills to really prepare me for the Conservation sector.”



ANDY BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation Management graduate

I wanted to complete my BSc at Sparsholt as

it has always had such a good reputation and

offered a course I thought would provide me

with the skills to enter the workplace.

I thought the course was exceptional and

the lecturers definitely provided the main

advantage with their vast experience and

wealth of industry contacts. The course is full

of useful material but for me a particularly

useful skill was learning to be far more

resourceful and independent in my learning.

As a mature student it also gave me skills that

weren’t really available at school such as IT,

which will now allow me to access a greater

variety of jobs in the future.

I found the facilities to be first rate and miss

spending hours in the fantastic library. The

lecturers were incredibly supportive and

provided many useful contacts in industry.

I am currently a Forest Craftsperson for the

Forestry Commission. It’s a varied role which

includes many forestry operations such as

tree felling, fencing and ride management

but also involves maintenance of recreation

equipment, spending time talking to the

public and helping other members of the

team.

There seem to be Sparsholt graduates

working everywhere in this industry so it

provides an instant talking point. Sparsholt

has a fantastic grasp of what the industry

wants from graduates and I feel they’ve

provided the basis for me to go out with the

skills and knowledge to begin my new career.


FACILITIES

176-hectare estate

Conservation management plan and countryside stewardship schemes

Managed rural environment including semi-natural woodland designated as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation

Woodland shelterbelt with newly established woodland and recreated semi-natural grassland

One hectare lake with reed-bed

Aquatic Research and Conservation Centre with ARK site for white-clawed crayfish

On-site renewable technologies


RESEARCH University Centre Sparsholt’s Wildlife Ecology and Conservation students benefit from excellent resources and staff who are highly knowledgeable and ensure applied conservation skills are acquired.

On-site facilities include managed semi-natural woodland, restored chalk grassland, lake and reed-bed

habitats, and farmed land under countryside stewardship schemes. Species ID, habitat management and

survey work are key elements of the course.

REDUCING AGRICULTURAL DIFFUSED POLLUTION THROUGH THE USE OF OVER WINTER COVER CROPS

This research was conducted by Matthew Norris-

Hill, Course Tutor BSc (Hons) Wildlife Ecology and

Conservation supported by a BSc (Hons) Wildlife

Ecology and Conservation student.

Only 17% of England’s water bodies meet the

requirement to be in ‘good ecological condition’

and one of the biggest issues with water quality

in England is diffused pollution from agriculture.

The study involved planting trial crops to prevent

leaching into the waterways through a series of

trial plots which were established to investigate the

effectiveness of different crop types in reducing

leaching of nitrates. This research was undertaken

in conjunction with the Environment Agency,

Natural England Catchment Sensitive Farming,

Wheatsheaf Farming Company and The Campaign

for the Farmed Environment (CFE).

This system could prevent soil erosion, improve soil

conditioning for the establishment of future crops,

suppressing weed growth and providing organic

matter that will benefit worm populations.


• Holds a BSc (Hons) in Wildlife Conservation

and an MSc in Environmental Management for

Agriculture as well as qualifications in teaching,

applied biology and veterinary nursing. Varied

experience including work on conservation

management and wildlife rescue projects

• Teaches academic skills and science as well as a

range of ecological topics

• External Examiner working with several

universities to verify assessment on animal

science and conservation degrees

• Worked in Wildlife Management and Agriculture,

including roles for the National Trust and the

Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG)

• Extensive current involvement in the industry

and with the South East FWAG Association as an

Independent Farm Conservation Advisor

• External Examiner for a number of universities

and currently at Plymouth University, Duchy

College

• Holds a BSc (Hons) in Conservation & Wildlife

Management and an MSc in Environmental

Management from University of London,

Birkbeck College

• Lifelong conservationist and field naturalist, with

a specialist interest in reptiles and amphibians

• Worked as a Research Technician in vertebrate

and bacterial genetics at The University

of Leicester, Conservation Officer for

Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust and

in commercial consultancy as an ecologist

• Holds a BSc (Hons) in Zoology from The

University of Manchester

• Farming/gamekeeping background, studied

Agricultural and Environmental Science at

Newcastle University

• Specialises in data analysis and information

technology on units including Applied Industrial

Research and Data Analysis

• Developed the Geographical Information

Systems element of the course and teaches the

use of ArcMap in the third year of the degree

programme

EXPERTS

Matthew Norris-Hill MSc, PGCE, BSc (Hons), SFHEA

Andrew Quayle PGCE, BSc (Hons), FHEA

Nicola Edwards MSc, PGCE, BSc (Hons)

Martin EdwardsMBA, PGCE, BSc (Hons)



UCAS Code: C18M

Tutors: Matthew Norris-Hill MSc, PGCE, BSc (Hons),

SFHEA




• Gain the skills the industry needs - both academic and practical -

through work-related learning

• Expert lecturers with local and national links sharing vital industry

contacts

• Choose to progress on to a BSc Top-up course to continue your

studies after successful completion

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

The programme brings a scientific approach to the management of

plant and animal communities through investigation of ecological

and scientific concepts. You will also explore legislative, financial and

planning processes to gain a truly integrated understanding of wildlife

conservation. Identification, sampling and monitoring of wildlife and

sites is applied and supported by field trips.

Our strong links with landowners and conservation organisations

mean you will enjoy access to a wide range of sites and conservation

projects, as well as University Centre Sparsholt’s own excellent

resources.

Work-related learning is key, so you will also gain practical experience

and contacts with a variety of organisations through visits, guest

speakers and work placements.

FdSc WILDLIFE

ECOLOGY CONSERVATION

Validated by



Both formative assessments –

allowing you to develop

research and study skills as

well as technical and expert

knowledge – and summative

assessment feature in this

programme.

Summative assessments

include written assignments,

presentations, project and lab

reports, practical based and

online portfolios and open and

closed examinations.


You can continue your studies

with our BSc (Hons) Top-up

programme, or enter industry.

Many of our graduates use their

skills to start a business or to

work in wildlife conservation

or consultancy with non-

governmental organisations

(NGOs) or government bodies

such as Natural England.

UNITS COVERED

Level 4• Global Ecosystems

• Fundamentals of Science

• Conservation Work Practice

• Habitat and Species

Identification

• Academic Skills

• Introductory Ecology

Level 5• Countryside Law and Policies


• Conservation Land

Management

• Applied Ecology

• Field Ecology Techniques

• Conservation Site

Management

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS







above

BTEC DiplomaMM







Plus GCSE maths and

English at grade C

or above or Level 2


and English.


Validated by


UCAS Code: Full-time C185 Top-up C184

Tutors: Matthew Norris-Hill MSc, PGCE, BSc (Hons),

FHEA




• Excellent reputation, close links with landowners and

unprecedented access to a wide variety of sites

• Learn on our 176-hectare estate with conservation management

plan, countryside stewardship schemes and a varied managed

rural environment

• Develop ecological expertise through research, surveying and data

collection, and conservation management planning

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

The course applies a scientific approach to natural resource

management, wildlife conservation and sustainability, with an overall

theme of applied ecological science. You will develop the skills to

analyse and monitor a range of diverse ecosystems in the field and

design and effectively implement management plans.


Both formative assessments - allowing you to develop research

and study skills as well as technical and expert knowledge - and

summative assessment feature in this programme. Summative

assessments include completion of a research dissertation, written

assignments, presentations, project and lab reports, practical based

and online portfolios and open and closed examinations.

BSc WILDLIFEECOLOGY CONSERVATION



You can progress on to

postgraduate study, gain

employment with conservation

organisations or use your skills

to run your own business.

Sparsholt graduates now

hold positions in wildlife

conservation and consultancy,

with government bodies such as

Natural England and with non-

governmental organisations

(NGOs).

UNITS COVERED

Level 4• Global Ecosystems

• Science Foundations

• Conservation Work Practice

• Habitat and Species

Identification

• Introductory Ecology

• Academic Skills

Level 5• Land Use Policies and

Legislations

• Wildlife Research Projects

• Conservation Land

Management

• Applied Ecology

• Field Ecology Techniques

• Conservation Site

Management

• Data Analysis 1


• Data Analysis 2

• Landscape Ecology and

Geographic Information

Systems (GIS)

• Sustainable Resource

Management

• Project and Site

Management

• Global Biodiversity


Development

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A Level Three A Level passes,






BTEC DiplomaN/A






Science at 4

Plus GCSE maths and

English at grade C

or above or Level 2


and English.


FINANCE

The information provided here is accurate as of

February 2017. Students are advised to confirm the

situation at time of application by referring to the

website or checking with the Admissions team.

Study Options – full or part-time?

We have listed full and part-time tuition fees, tuition

fee loan details and some of the funds that may

be available to help with study-related costs such

as travel or childcare. If you still have questions,

please give us a call on 01962 797269 and we will

be happy to help.

Studying part-time gives you flexibility around work

and family commitments and allows you to earn at

the same time as studying. Some of our Foundation

Degrees - FdSc - Honours Degrees - BSc (Hons)

and Master’s Degrees - MSc - can be studied part-

time at Sparsholt. You can also apply for a tuition

fee loan - see if you qualify by visiting www.gov.uk/studentfinance or calling 0300 100 0607.

Please note if you are applying for a full-time

course you must do so through UCAS; if you are

applying for a part-time course or MSc you should

apply directly to us using the forms in the back of

this guide or online at www.sparsholt.ac.uk

Tuition Fees

Full-time Higher Education Courses (commencing

September 2018).

All undergraduate students are required to pay

an annual tuition fee – but if you are a UK or EU

undergraduate you will not have to pay these from

your own means before or during study as you

are eligible for a student tuition fee loan to cover

the cost of fees. The government pays the tuition

fee directly to the College so no money passes

through your bank account and you do not have to

pay back the loan and interest until you are earning

more than £21,000 a year. If you leave your course

early you would need to repay a percentage of the

tuition fee loan for that year.

Access to HE Programme – this programme is also

eligible for tuition fee loan through an Advanced

Learner Loan. Please visit www.gov.uk for further

information.

Please note course fees for 2018 have not yet been

set, the information below shows the fees for 2017

as a guide. The new fee schedule will be updated

online at sparsholt.ac.uk

Annual Course Fees for UK/EU Students 2017–18

Full-time Access to HE £5,197FdSc and BSc Programmes £9,250 (except FdSc Veterinary Nursing)

FdSc Veterinary Nursing £6,600MSc programmes £6,700*

Part-timeFdSc and BSc Programmes £4,625MSc programmes £3,350*

*A 10% discount for Sparsholt students directly progressing.

Accommodation Fees

Sparsholt self-catering accommodation £4,495The University of Winchester Halls £5,217

Please note fees for 2018 have not yet been set,

the information above shows the fees for 2016-17 as a

guide. The new fee schedule will be updated online at

sparsholt.ac.uk

International Students

If you have not been ordinarily resident in the

European Union (including UK) for three years prior

to the commencement of your course of studies,

you will be eligible for international fees; also, if you

are not normally resident in an EEA member state it

is likely that you will need to apply for a student visa

after your successful application to the College.

You must be over the age of 18 to commence

Higher Education at the College. You must have a

minimum IELTS score of 6. For further information

about courses, applications, entry requirements,

international fees and visas, please email

[email protected]


Annual Course Fees for International Students 2017–18

Full-timeAll courses (excluding MSc) £9,800FdSc Veterinary Nursing £7,500MSc programmes £9,200*

*A 10% discount applies for progressing Sparsholt

students.

FINANCIAL

Maintenance Loans for Full-time Undergraduate Students

There is a maintenance loan available to any

full-time student to help with living costs such as

rent. This does have to be repaid but not until your

course has finished and you are earning more than

£21,000 a year. Sparsholt is required to confirm

your attendance/enrolment with the Student

Loan Company before maintenance loans can

be released – so any payments will be received

roughly a week after enrolment.

Find out more about how much you may be

entitled to by visiting www.gov.uk/studentfinance where there is a calculator you can use to check

your eligibility.

New Postgraduate Loans

If you’re starting a postgraduate course you could

be entitled to a government backed loan of up to

£10,000. To find out if you’re eligible for this loan,

please visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan

Enhanced Learning Credits

University Centre Sparsholt is an Approved Learning

Provider for the Ministry of Defence’s Enhanced

Learning Credits (ELC) scheme. Under this scheme

the MOD will pay up to 80% of your tuition fees

for study at Level 3 or above for up to three years

(NVQ3, Advanced National Certificate or

Foundation Degrees).

University Centre Sparsholt Bursary

If your household income is under £25,000 you

could receive a bursary of up to £750. Once

you have enrolled you will be able to collect an

application form for this from Student Services

- please fill this in so we can look at your

circumstances and help wherever possible.

Progressing Sparsholt Students - Aim Higher Bursary

If you are completing a full-time Level 3

programme at Sparsholt in 2018 and are

progressing to an HE course at Sparsholt, you

may be entitled to an additional bursary to assist

with your transition. This is will be means tested

and directed at those in most need. For more

information and to check your eligibility please

contact Student Services on 01962 797346.

Please contact the Student Administration Team

on 01962 797346 for further details.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

If you have work experience or previous

qualifications relevant to your chosen course, or

even experience gained through volunteering or a

hobby, you may be entitled to an exemption from

part of your course allowing you to complete your

programme more quickly.

If you feel that this service could be relevant to you

and you would like to apply for this accreditation,

you will need to discuss your previous experience

and qualifications with a tutor at the interview

stage. The tutor will then be able to evaluate

your previous experience and the extent of likely

accreditation. All RPL or APL must be agreed and

validated by the University of Portsmouth before

your course commences.

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Newbury

Thatcham

Amesbury

Salisbury

FordingbridgeRomsey

Calmore

Locks Heath

Fareham

Gosport

Portsmouth

Isle of Wight

Lyndhurst

Ringwood

Bournemouth

Lymington

Aldershot

Winchester

UNIVERSITY CENTRE SPARSHOLT

TRANSPORT

Students travel to Sparsholt from across the region,

so we aim to make the journey as easy and cost

effective as possible. Whether you’re getting the

train from Southampton, Eastleigh, Totton or

Basingstoke or the bus from across Hampshire and

the county borders, we’ll help you find the best way

to get into College.

Please check the map below for your nearest

location. If you need further information please

contact our transport team on 01962 797346 or

visit www.sparsholt.ac.uk/information/transport

We offer a range of options including Campus Bus

Travel which is our private fleet of buses that will

pick up from the areas below. For those not on the

campus bus routes, there are Public Transport

options with train and connecting buses straight to

campus

We offer a range of passes which enable you to pay

for your travel effectively including a combined bus

and train pass. Payment for bus passes can be

spread over nine months by direct debit at no extra

cost by paying an initial 10% at application.

HELP TOWARDS TRANSPORT COSTS

If your household income is under £25,000 you

could receive a bursary of up to £750. Application

forms are available from the end of September

2018 from Student Services or online at

sparsholt.ac.uk through our Money Matters

page – please fill one in so we can look at your

circumstances and help wherever possible.

PARKING

If you prefer to bring your car to College, student

parking is available onsite. Parking is limited at

Winchester University Halls of Residence so

students living there may find it easier to park their

cars here at Sparsholt and use public transport in

the week, collecting their cars at the weekend.


ANDOVER

Newbury

A342

Upper Clatford

Abbotts Ann

A303

Leckford

Wherwell

A343

A3057

A3057

A30

Nether Wallop

Stockbridge

King’s Somborne

RomseyA27

A3090

Crawley

Littleton

Sparsholt Village

B3049

B3049

B3420

Kings Worthy

South Wonston

MicheldeverB3420

Popham

London

OvertonWhitchurch

Cheriton

Itchen Abbas

Morestead

Twyford

Colden Common

Southampton

WINCHESTER

UNIVERSITY CENTRE

SPARSHOLT

M3

12

M3

7A30

Basingstoke

B3048

B3400

B3404

B3047

B3046

New Alresford

B3335

A272

A272

A30A33

9

HurstbourneTarrent

Tangley

HurstbournePriors

A34

A303

A31

FIND US


A

C

E

F

B

Access to Land-based Studies

Programme 16

Accommodation Fees 94

Accreditation of

Prior Learning (APL) 95

Animal Management - BSc (Hons) 30 Animal Management

Student Profile 21Animal Management and Applied

Science - FdSc 26Animal Management Centre 22Animal Management Facilities 22Animal Management 18Animal Management

Industry Links 20Animal Management Research 23Animal Management Staff Experts 24Applied Animal Behaviour

- BSc (Hons) Top-up 32Applied Aquaculture and

Sports Fisheries - MSc 68Applied Zoo Biology - MSc 36Applying to Sparsholt 15Aquaculture and Fisheries

Management - BSc (Hons) 66

Bursary -

University Centre Sparsholt 95 Progressing Sparsholt Students

- Aim Higher 95

Campus Facilities 06Careers Advice 12Counselling 12

Enhanced Learning Credits 95Equestrian Performance

Management - BSc (Hons) 48Equestrian Performance

Management - FdSc 46Equine Behaviour, Performance

and Training - MSc 52Equine Performance Management

Facilities 42Equine Performance Management

Industry Links 40Equine Performance Management

Student Profile 41Equine Performance Management

Research 44Equine Performance Management

Staff Experts 45Equine Science - BSc (Hons) 50

Facilities on Campus 06Fees - Accommodation 94Finance and Fees 94Financial Support 95Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine

Industry Links 56Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine

Facilities 58

Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine

Research 60Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine

Staff Experts 61


H

L

S

T

M

V

O

Q

P

R

U

W

Z

Horticulture Industry Links 72Horticulture Facilities 74Horticulture Staff Experts 77Horticulture with Plantsmanship

and Design - BSc (Hons) Top-up 80Horticulture with Plantsmanship

and Design FdSc 78

International Students 13

Library 07

Maintenance Loans 95Marine Ecology and

Conservation – FdSc 64Mature Students 13

On-site Accommodation 13

Parking 96

QAA 11

Recognition of Prior

Learning (RPL) 95

Sports Centre 06Sports Fisheries and

Aquaculture - FdSc 62Student Accommodation 13Student Life 08Student Services 12Support 12

Transport 96Tuition Fees 94Tutorial Support 12

UCAS Institution Code 15University of Portsmouth 11

University of Winchester Halls

of Residence 13

Veterinary Nursing Centre 22

Veterinary Nursing Science -

FdSc 28

Welcome 03Which Degree? 10 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Facilities 86 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Industry Links 84 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

- BSc (Hons) 92

Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

- FdSc 90

Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Research 88 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Staff Experts 89 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Student Profile 85

Zoo Biology - BSc (Hons) Top-up 34

Zoo Licence 18

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Please Note – Course ConditionsThe information contained in this prospectus is correct as far as can be ascertained at the time of

publication. You are advised to enquire about any amendments or alterations which may affect your

particular course when you make your application.

While University Centre Sparsholt will make every effort to provide all courses as planned, it is obliged to

reserve the right to cancel a course, amend course delivery or reduce the student numbers. Any offer of

a place is conditional on University Centre Sparsholt being able to provide the course and, in the unlikely

event that it is not able to do so, applicants will be informed individually and the offer will lapse. In such

circumstances, it is usual for a student to be offered a place on a similar or related course or given advice

on the nearest alternative course available.

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