Zoe Thompson
Zoe Thompson BSc (Hons) Animal Management Behaviour & Welfare (Top-up) “I’m incredibly happy because I’ve achieved my first paid job in the zoo industry. Becoming a permanent keeper is a big step forward – and shows that hard work and persistence really does pay off!” Zoo Keeper, Drayton Manor Theme Park “I support all the […]
BSc (Hons) in Applied Zoology
BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology Is your ambition to understand animals in the context of their place in ecosystems? If you are interested in learning about the diversity of animal life on the planet, gaining practical skills in animal husbandry and understanding the impact that humans are having on wild animals, this is the course for […]
Joe Cooper
Joe Cooper Access to Higher Education Diploma BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation and Ecology MRes Conservation Biology (University of Chester) “My degree was brilliant because it takes in the wider world, not just the wildlife on your doorstep.” Joe’s story Job title: Planning ecologist with Rachel Hacking Ecology “I was a head falconer and am passionate […]
Nathan Webster
Nathan Webster BSc (Hons) Landscape Architecture Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture “Landscape Architecture isn’t just about designing beautiful spaces, it’s about designing and overseeing projects which meet the needs of people and the environment.” Landscape Architect, Wright Landscapes Ltd Awards: British Association of Landscape Industries award 2019 Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation […]
Charlotte Daniels
Charlotte Daniels BSc in Zoo Management MSc Primate Conservation (Oxford Brookes University) Project Assistant Intern with the United Nations Environment Programme Great Ape Survival Partnership (UNEP-GRASP) Where will your degree take you? “I’ve always been passionate about primates, particularly great apes, and feel incredibly lucky that I have the opportunity to work with them. “Following my UCR […]
Beth Greenshields
Beth Morse-Wolfe Lecturer and Course Manager Beth completed her BSc (Hons) in Bioveterinary Science, and her MRes in Animal Reproduction Science, at Harper Adams University. Beth worked on an equine stud farm as a laboratory technician in Whitchurch, Shropshire for 4 and a half years following graduation, processing, shipping and coordinating equine semen collections worldwide. […]
Craig Bailey
Craig Bailey Programme Leader for Land and Environment and Access to HE Initially trained at the Welsh College of Horticulture, Craig then studied art and design for landscapes at Glyndwr University and completed a BSc (Hons) in Landscape Design and Management through Harper Adams University. Craig also holds a PGCE in Post Compulsory Education from […]
Simon Cushman
Simon Cushman Programme Leader for Sports Simon attended the University of Chester for Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees in Sport and Exercise Science between 2006 and 2012, as well as completing a PGCert in teaching and learning in HE in 2018. Simon worked at the University of Chester for 4 years as a Lab Technician and Lecturer, […]
Rich Brooke
Rich Brooke Lecturer and Sport Performance Course Manager Rich completed BSc (Hons) in Exercise, Sport and Coaching Science at Manchester Metropolitan University, and MSc in Sports Science with Strength and Conditioning at University of Chester. Richard also completed his PGCE with QTS at Birmingham City University. Rich has several training qualifications including Level 1 British […]
Kate Humphrey
Kate Humphrey Curriculum Area Manager for Sport Kate completed her BA (Hons) in Physical Education at Edge Hill University and her PGCE in Physical Education at Manchester Metropolitan University. Kate is actively involved in the sports industry both as a player and as a coach. Kate plays Hockey for Crewe Vagrants Hockey Clubs first team and […]