Sherita Gallati: Doing A-levels means you will have a wider range of subject knowledge appliable outside of forensics. Doing a btec in forensic science means you will have lots of knowledge of forensic science. I would say personaly that choosing the btec greatly narrowers your future options. also (and i'm not trying to put you off what you want to do) but at the moment due to programs like CSI university courses for forensic science are pretty oversubscribed, as well at this there are very few jobs in available at the moment in forensic science which are CSI style due to the large number of graduates in it. i would say choose A-level that way when you come to applying for univeristy you will have 3 or 4 different areas which you could choose to take a degree in. I do chemistry physics and maths a-levels at the moment, i orignally wanted to be an F1 mechanical engineer, i have just applied to 4 different universitys for chemistry though, A lot changes in a year. So basic! ally unless you are 100% sure you want to be a forensic scientist do the A-levels and keep your options as open as possible....Show more
Gwenda Micheals: okay... well: clearing some stuff up:a BA - stands for bachelors in arts it is the common degree three year university students will leave with. It comes in many flavors, like georgraphy, sociology, archaeology, politics etcBSc stands for Bachelors in science, it is basically the same as a BA but in a science subject like biology, chemistry, zoology etcUniversities and business will recognise them, because they are the basis of all higher education in the UK, the world really. I figure that the BA/BSc way of writing them would be widely recognised as it is the way they are written on the UCAS website, and in most places. Bachelors degrees also come in BEng (engineering), BArch (Architecture) and BFA (Fine arts)...Show more
Brittney Inabnit: Honestly, I've never heard of BTEC but I've worked in many aspects of a! nimal care and no one I've worked with has had that experience! ....so that might tell you something there. I would suggest a B.S. in whichever field you decide to go into because of many reasons. 1) It's more recognized by most employers 2) The coursework can be adjustable depending on your discipline 3)You'll be given a basic education in general bio...a must for animal work 4)You'll be able to continue to a higher degree if necessary for promotions. 5) It's a minimum requirement for MANY animal jobs. You can get a B.S. in a plethora of different specializations and majors....for example: Biology, Zoology, Zoological Management, Ornithology, Pre-vet, general animal care.....just to name a few.Of course you'll also have to couple internships/work experience with any major. Here's my suggestions for your specific interests:Zoo Keeper: lt is HARD to get into zoo jobs and a B.S. is the minimum requirement. You will have to have an internship(s) at a zoo before someone will consider you. I know people who have been trying for years to get ! a full time job at a zoo. An internship is a good way to get experience and gain contacts. Knowing the right person is THE BEST way to get a job at a zoo keeper position. Check out www.aza.org for current job listings and see what they have for requirements. I believe there is also some schools that have a specific major for zoo keeping. Dog Trainer: Most dog trainers either have a degree in animal behavior, certification with a dog training courses, or have apprenticed under another dog trainer/facility. There are many specific programs for learning how to train dogs/if you have the money. Kennel Manager: I am unaware of requirements for this position. Don't forget there are other aspects of animal care like veterinary, rehabilitation, ecological, wildlife management, pet store related, etc....Show more
Magda Vandergriend: BTEC just because it is more widely recognized. You don't want a 'level' that universities, businesses etc haven't heard of as they won't employ y! ou
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