
Overview
How Will You Benefit?
- Fast track your career in various zoology related professions
- Quickly develop skills in months not years!
- Study the Zoology - USA course at the International Career Institute (ICI) - USA that was designed in conjunction with senior professionals in the animal care profession
- Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money travelling to classes
- Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are
- Have access to a tutor who will provide prompt and encouraging support
- Easy interest free payment plans from as low as $39 per week
Career Prospects
Zoo Keeper positions are relatively few and when positions become vacant it is competitive. Training will help assist in setting you apart from other applicants. Aside from employment within Zoo’s work can also be sought as a VET assistant or staff member at animal impound centres, animal protection agencies (eg RSPCA), animal hospitals, wild life officer (ranger) and animal day care business’s.
The duties of a Zoo Keeper include the care and maintenance of captive animals and their enclosures and the preparation of food. Zoo Keepers are also generally required to maintain detailed animal records, make detailed observations of their charges and assist in the capture and restraint of animals.
Specialist Zoo Keepers may focus upon the care and management of native or exotic mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, fish, animal training, vet hospital or other specialised areas of animal management.
Accreditation
This course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC). The courses offered by ICI are unique as they take a very “hands on” approach. Our courses are not designed to teach you just the “theory” behind the industry – they are written and tutored by industry professionals and will fast-track you into a new career of your choice.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Animal Breeding
- Diseases and Diagnoses
- Vertebrate Zoology
- Animal Behaviour & Psychology
- Animal Health Care
- Zoo Keeping
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Part-time
- 7 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Places are limited, in demand and entry into the course is on a first come first served basis.
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Disciplines
Veterinary Medicine Natural Sciences Animal Sciences View 4 other Short Courses in Veterinary Medicine in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
1599 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1599 USD for the full programme during 7 months. -
National
1599 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1599 USD for the full programme during 7 months.
- Pay Upfront: - 10% Off = $1439
- Weekly Instalment Plan: - $39 x 41 weeks
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.