Description

Type

Bachelor's degree
Location

Nottingham

Duration

4 Years

This degree will give you a sound knowledge and understanding of animal biology, and the ability to apply this knowledge to the rapidly expanding animal industry. You will study topics like anatomy and physiology, behaviour, ecology, welfare, breeding and nutrition. Core scientific study is supported by hands-on animal handling in our specialist unit.

Facilities

Nottingham (Nottinghamshire)

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Start date

On request

About this course

Who is it intended for?

This course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to pursue a career in a variety of roles, such as:

animal health officer
animal trainer and presenter
biochemistry technician
laboratory technician
medical secretary
pet behaviour therapist
reptile house manager
toxicologist
tropical fish consultant
unit pet care officer
veterinary care assistant
wildlife conservation adviser.

Following successful completion of the course you could work for companies and organisations such as:

Abbey Veterinary Group
Barton Equestrian Centre
Brooksby College
Department of Conservation for New Zealand
Natural England
PDSA
Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
RSPCA.

Requirements

What are we looking for?
A-levels – BBC, including Biology grade C and excluding General Studies; or
BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM, including relevant Biology modules; or
112 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, including an A-level grade C equivalent in Biology and excluding General Studies; and
GCSEs – English, maths and science grade C / 4.

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Subjects

Anatomy
Physiology
Nutrition
Biology
Animal Biology
Health
Animal reproduction
Research
Nutritional
Animal Genetics

Course programme

Year One

Anatomy and Physiology
Animal Management
Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Principles of Animal Science
Introduction to Zoology
Professional Development for Animal Scientists

Year Two

Animal Health and Disease
Animal Reproduction and Breeding
Biological Basis of Behaviour
Research Skills
Nutritional Biochemistry
Professional Skills for Animal Biologists

Year Three

This is a placement year for students on the four-year course

Final year

Applied Animal Nutrition
Animal Genetics
Welfare Science
Dissertation
Adaptive Physiology
Anthrozoology

How you’re taught

You will learn from a combination of seminars, practicals and project work.

Your assessment will be based on coursework and formal examinations. During your studies you will also be encouraged and supported to gain important experience at welfare organisations and government departments throughout the course.

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