HND Applied Animal Science

Canterbury College

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Description

  • Type

    HND

  • Methodology

    Online

The HND Applied Animal Science programme provides a valued vocational award This programme covers a broad range of issues related to companion animals, wildlife, conservation and animal husbandry Students undertake practical work both in the laboratory and in the field to develop their skills and understanding The College Animal Team use their links with Kent animal parks, Howletts and Port Lympne to enable students to improve the life of the parks' animals and gain experience of working with real animal issues Students attend a field trip every year in the United Kingdom and every second year go further afield, previous trips have included South Africa

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  • Conservation
  • Skills and Training
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Course programme

What will I learn?

The program is chosen from the following modules:

  • Ethology
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Anatomy & Histology
  • Introduction to Conservation & Ecology
  • Animal Health & Disease
  • Principles of Cell Biology
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Applications of Animal Science
  • Vertebrate Physiology
  • Animal Nursing
  • Research Project
  • Applied Animal Psychology
  • Animal Welfare
  • Principles of Microbiology
  • Genetics & Animal Breeding
  • Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is by a mixture of coursework, practical assignments and project work

What may it lead to?

Upon completion, students will have the skills to enter a career in the animal science sector, Progression can also be made into postgraduate or professional study including, subject to meeting entry criteria, the BSc (Hons) Animal Science at Canterbury College

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have at least one of the following: 1 A Level or a BTEC National Diploma at MMM or equivalent in a related subject Mature students who do not fit this profile but have relevant experience are welcomed on the programme

Additional Information & Other Costs

Access to well-equipped laboratories and an animal centre You will have as much practical involvement with animals as possible and a number of trips and activities are organised each year Students on this course will be offered the opportunity to take part in an African safari The cost for this will be in the region of £2,100
Delivery is through lectures, seminars and tutorials normally over three days a week

  • Hours Yr1: 480
  • Hours Yr2: 480
  • Self-directed study hours Yr1: 720
  • Self-directed study hours Yr2: 720

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