Animal Management - FdSc

In recent years, there has been considerable growth in the animal industry and an increasing need for well-qualified employees to work in this sector. This degree level course aims to provide the personal, academic and technical skills necessary for such a career. Its vocational focus will enable you to engage in work-based learning throughout your studies.

The following modules are indicative of the course structure:

Year one

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Animal Behaviour
• Animal Genetics
• Animal Nutrition
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Animal Practice (includes work experience)
• Business Studies
• Introduction to Veterinary Science
• Introduction to Animal Biology (subject to previous qualifications).

Year two

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Animal Management (to include 220 hours of work experience)
• Business Principles
• Ethics and Welfare
• Field Ecology
• Statistics and Research Methods.

Please note this structure is for the full-time course delivery only. For part-time delivery, the same modules will be studied over a longer period and the structure will differ.

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

Taught sessions will involve:

• formal lectures
• group seminars
• practical sessions
• workshops
• work-based learning.

For more details, see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Full-time: two days a week

Part-time: one day a week

You will be assessed through a variety of methods including:

• assignments
• examinations
• practical performance
• presentations
• projects
• work-based learning
• reflective practice
• portfolios.

For more details, see our full glossary of assessment terms.