Animal Science
Bachelor's degree
In Nottingham
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John Academy
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My Training Academy
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iStudy
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West Nottinghamshire College
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Weymouth College
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School of Science - Birkbeck University of London
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FutureLearn
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Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Nottingham
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Duration
3 Years
This course teaches a combination of scientific knowledge and animal management skills. It is highly vocational in nature, with a strong emphasis on practical learning and work experience.You'll focus on animal welfare and its application across a host of sectors.
Why choose this course?
Successful completion of this course to a satisfactory level allows progression on to the final-year of BSc (Hons) Animal Biology. This means you have the potential to gain a full BSc honours degree in three years.
Study is supported by our purpose-built Animal Unit - home to around 150 animals from 40 different species.
You will have the opportunity to take part in a study trip to Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust in Jersey.
You'll also have access to our 1,000 square metre, £2.5 million campus eco-library.
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About this course
Animal Science graduates are well-placed for entry into a variety of careers within the animal industry. Potential areas for employment include work in the following alongside behaviour consultants or animal trainers:
wildlife parks
zoological collections
welfare organisations
governmental departments.
The course includes an optional placement year between Year One and Year Two.
Recent students placements have included:
Dogwise Hydrotherapy
Domestic Animal Rescue Group (DARG), South Africa
Earth, Sea and Sky Ltd, Wildlife Information Centre, Zakynthos
Gorse Hill City Farm
Rand Farm Park
Reptile Zone
Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary
White Post Farm
West Midland Safari Park
Weirfield Wildlife Hospital
Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
What are we looking for?
A-levels – DDE, including a Science subject grade D and excluding General Studies; or
BTEC Extended Diploma – MPP, including relevant Science modules; or
64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, including an A-level grade D equivalent in a Science subject and excluding General Studies; and
GCSEs – English, maths and science grade C / 4.
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Subjects
- Biology
- Health
- Disease
- Animal Management
- Fundamentals
- Animal Industry
- Professional
- Animal Nutrition
- Epidemiology
- Breeding
Course programme
- Animal Health and Disease
- Animal Management and Welfare
- Fundamentals of Animal Biology
- Professional Skills for the Animal Industry
This is a placement year for students on the three-year course.
Final year
- Animal Nutrition
- Disease Control and Epidemiology
- Animal Reproduction and Breeding
- Canine Behaviour and Training
- Animal Industry Placement
- Animal Project
You will be taught through a variety of methods including group seminars, lectures and practical sessions.
Assessment methods
- Year 1 coursework (80%), written (13%) and practical (7%).
- Year 2 coursework (41%), written (17%) and practical (42%).
Animal Science
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John Academy
Course Online£ 20 £ 199 -
My Training Academy
Course Online£ 15 £ 195 -
iStudy
Course Online£ 31 £ 197 -
West Nottinghamshire College
GCSE Nottinghamshire / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Weymouth College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
School of Science - Birkbeck University of London
Master Distance LearningPrice on request -
FutureLearn
Course OnlineFree
See all