Animal Science (Management and Welfare)

Course Level: Foundation Degree Course Duration: 2 Years FT / 3 Years PT Entry Requirements

160 points are required in total, which equate to one of the following:

• 2 full A-levels at grade C or above, or equivalent combination of two grades, with at least one in a science discipline
• MPP profile at Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma
• M at Level 3 City and Guilds Extended Diploma
• MM at Level 3 BTEC Diploma
• Appropriate NVQ at level 3 or
• An Access qualification or
• Qualifications deemed equivalent to the above
• In addition you will need supporting GCSEs at grade C or above in Maths and English or Level 2 equivalents.

Students over the age of 21 and with relevant vocational experience or transferable knowledge and skills may be assessed on merit.

Programme Aims

Animal-related industries require individuals who have the capability to be analytical and scientific whilst demonstrating the flair and practicality to achieve both group and autonomous 'hands-on' tasks and demonstrate academic aptitude.

Programme Structure

The aim of this programme is to develop students who can demonstrate a wide range of vocational, personal and transferable skills, which will enable you to be effective in all forms of animal-related employment. The programme is modular, combining compulsory modules with optional module choices allowing you to pursue a programme tailored to your area of academic and vocational interest. There may be the opportunity for you to underake additional optional modules, subject to approval by your presonal tutor and programme manager. The programme incorporates private study periods which should result in delivery of academic subjects for a maximum of three days per week on campus (subject to confirmation of timetables for the forthcoming academic year).

You are encouraged to participate in research programmes and there may be opportunities for field trips and visits during the course. Many of the modules incorporate a practical element emphasising the vocational nature of the programme and from these you will gain valuable experiential skills. There is a 20 day (minimum) work-based learning period during the programme which will give you the opportunity to develop skills learnt during the first year, as well as putting you in the ideal position to observe good practice. This may be taken as one block period, or over the first year.

What You Are Likely To Study

Year 1

Compulsory Modules

• Comparative Anatomy and Physiology
• Nutrition
• Biological Concepts
• Professional Practice
• Business Enterprise

Optional Modules (choose one)*

• Ecology and Conservation
• Evolutionary Development and Classification for Animal Species

Year 2

Compulsory Modules

• Independent Research Project
• Applied Behaviour
• Genetics and Breeding
• Health and Welfare

Optional Modules (choose two)*

• Specialist Conservation
• Business Operations
• Contemporary Issure in Animal Welfare

*Please note that option choices are subject to availability

Assessment

Your progress will be monitored by a variety of assessment techniques including a planned programme of written assignments, presentations, group work, practical assessments and in-class tests. Many modules will also involve formal examination. An independent Research Project and 20 working days of independently arranged work experience must be completed as part of this programme.

Progression

Successful students may progress onto the BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation and Science at Plymouth University. Please note there is a deadline for progression applications and places may be subject to availability. There may be the possibility of progression at othere institutions and guidance can be given where applicable.

Career opportunities include employment in the education, wildlife, conservation, charities, animal health of veterinary-related sectors of industry.

UCAS Insitution Code P60 UCAS Programme Code D302 Awarding Body Plymouth University