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Animal Management

Barnsley College Higher Education

UCAS Code: DN32 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Entry requirements


A level

D,D,D

72 UCAS Tariff points from 3 A Levels at Grade D or above including a science subject, such as Biology or a related subject

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMP

72 UCAS points from a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management or a related subject at grade Merit, Merit, Pass.

UCAS Tariff

72

You will need 72 UCAS Tariff points from A levels (or their equivalent)

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About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Research skills

Barnsley College offers you the opportunity to prepare for a range of challenging and exciting careers working with animals. We have our own working farm, Wigfield Farm in Worsbrough, which has over 60 species of animals on site. Studying at the farm will give you hands-on experience of working with animals such as sheep, cattle, pigs, meerkats, rabbits, alpacas and reptiles.

Modules

Modules studied will include; Biological Principles, Small Business Enterprise, Animal Husbandry, Anatomy and Physiology, Principles of Ecology, Aquatic Ecology, Animal Behaviour, Genetics and Animal Health and Welfare. Educational Visits undertaken include; Chester Zoo with a talk on conservation, Yorkshire Wildlife Park to view a different type of animal collection, The Deep and an optional visit to London Natural History Museum.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£5,995
per year
Northern Ireland
£5,995
per year
Scotland
£5,995
per year
Wales
£5,995
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus

Department:

Land Based Industries

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