Herp courses in the UK?

[paulds]

I am looking into an entry stage course in Herpetology but am wary of doing something on line as I had my fingers burnt with a Spanish course before.

I would need something where I can study in my own time due to work commitments.

Preferably the course would provide me with a sufficient grounding to enter into a degree or similar qualification further down the line.

Any ideas?

[RicDerby]

I looked into this at degree level and it looks like you cant do a straight herpetology course, however I found zoology was quite close.
Some people were saying certain unis were better for a last year module in it.

I'm not sure of anything before then though...

[paulds]

Cheers,

Been having a look just now.

Your right, there doesn't appear to be any degrees avail in Herpetology, looks more a case that it is a specialism that branches off from a degree in zoology or biology.

Just found a course which offers a level 3 diploma in veterbrate zoology covering reptiles and amphibs, which is geared up around home study.

This looks like a good place to start, phone lines are not open today so not able to get a detailed description on it but it looks good on line.

[satyr]

where did you find that?

[paulds]

Originally Posted by satyr

where did you find that?

Direct Gov website.

Try this link, should take you right to a few.

Find A Course

[paulds]

Sorry appears it doesn't, the link has come out in a condensed version, from that screen just type in the search box zoology and complete your locality and it will detail the courses.