Part-Time BSc (Hons) ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
Bachelor's degree
In Kent
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Kent
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Duration
3 Years
The variety of subjects at both a theoretical and practical level helps produce multi-skilled graduates able to gain employment within many areas of the animal industry. In addition to providing a solid understanding of applied animal sciences, together with a comprehensive insight into a number of key disciplines crucial to animal management, such as welfare; nutrition; conservation
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About this course
160 UCAS points: 2 A levels at Grade C or above or a National Diploma at PMM or equivalent in appropriate subjects.
Additional Experience
Life experiences are taken into account when considering applications.
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Course programme
The variety of subjects at both a theoretical and practical level helps produce multi-skilled graduates able to gain employment within many areas of the animal industry. In addition to providing a solid understanding of applied animal sciences, together with a comprehensive insight into a number of key disciplines crucial to animal management, such as welfare; nutrition; conservation and behaviour, you will also benefit from talks by leading industry organisations.
UCAS Course Code: D300 H BSc/AniMgt
Entry Requirements
160 UCAS points: 2 A levels at Grade C or above or a National Diploma at PMM or equivalent in appropriate subjects.
Additional Experience
Life experiences are taken into account when considering applications.
Location
Hadlow
Course Duration
Full time: 3 years, 2 days per week. Part time: 4 years, 1 1/2 day per week.
Course Content
Year 1
- Cell biology
- Laboratory and field techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Animal behaviour
- Anatomy and physiology
- Principles of conservation
Year 2
- Breeding management and genetics
- Animal health
- Animal welfare
- Comparative anatomy, adaptation and evolution
- Principles of nutrition
- Animal enterprise management
A choice of:
- Problem behaviour management or Global biodiversity and conservation
- Exotic collection management or Animal disease management
Year 3
- Current issues
- Organisational studies
- Applied animal nutrition
- Advanced vet nursing techniques
- Project
A choice of:
- Field biology or Advanced animal behaviour
- Wildlife and habitat conservation or Welfare and law
Assessment Method
Coursework (written assignments, projects and presentations) as well as end of unit examinations.
Progression Routes
Successful students may progress onto a related MSc or PhD programme, or into a wide range of management and research posts within the industry.
Specialist Equipment Needed
Protective clothing, footwear and wet weather clothing as well as overalls will be required.
Part-Time BSc (Hons) ANIMAL MANAGEMENT