The Programme

This extended programme has been created to provide an alternative pathway for mature students with life or relevant industrial/commercial experience, and/or those returning to study who wish to prepare for Higher Education learning. During the Introductory Year students will develop a solid foundation of scientific, intellectual, creative and investigative skills and knowledge on which to build during the later stages of the programme and develop a reflective and adaptive approach to study. There will be a mix of formal teaching, discussion and practical experience thus providing a challenging and rewarding learning experience for all students.

What You Study

• Foundation Biology
• Preparing for Learning at HE level
• Introduction to Business Management
• Academic and Professional Skills
• Animal Husbandry
• Animal Health and Nutrition
• Animal Systems
• Animal Welfare and Legislation
• Behaviour of Companion Animals
• Biology, Brain and Behaviour
• Marketing
• Indigenous Species
• Animal Management
• Principles of Animal Behaviour
• Wild Animal Care and Management
• Work-Based Learning
• Applied Animal Health

Special Features

Over the three years, this degree will give students the opportunity to develop their academic and practical skills to a higher level. Students are encouraged to develop areas of specialist interest through optional modules in the final year. Options may include:

• Applied Exotic Species Behaviour
• Aquarium Management
• Behaviour of Domestic Animals
• Bird Ethology
• Canine/Feline Behaviour and Counselling
• Equine Ethology and Behaviour
• Herpetology

People who take this course could go on to

The final year of either the BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Behaviour and Training, BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare or the BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Science after completion of a short bridging programme. Alternatively there is a demand for qualified staff to train and care for a wide variety of animals within veterinary practices and animal welfare organisations.

Entry Requirements

Applicants would normally be expected to have a minimum of 4 GCSE A-C grades and be aged 18 or over. However we do encourage applications from mature students who may not have the formal qualifications but do have life or relevant industrial/commercial experience and/or those returning to study who wish to prepare for Higher Education learning.

How to Apply

Apply for the full-time course through UCAS using code D320.Entry onto the part-time course is by direct application to the College 0800 731 8281.

Duration

5 years part-time