Animal Behaviour and Welfare (with Foundation Year)
UCAS Code: DF29
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Typical offer is DD-EE or equivalent. This must include a minimum of one A Level.
Typical offer is 32 - 48 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
Typical offer is 32 - 48 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include a minimum of one Highers at H3 or above. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Standard Level S3 if equivalent GCSE's have not been obtained.
Typical offer is 32 - 48 UCAS tariff points in the Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include a minimum of one Highers.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Typical offer is a PPP in an Extended Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject.
Typical offer is 32 - 48 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of one Higher.
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About this course
This course has alternative study modes. Contact the university to find out how the information below might vary.
**Develop your expertise in animal behaviour and welfare and turn your passion into your career. Study the fascinating biology behind behaviour and consider ethical issues.**
This foundation year pathway provides an alternative route into degree-level study. It’s ideal for those who need to gain subject-specific knowledge and skills in order to progress onto the full BSc qualification.
You’ll be exposed to the latest research in the field of animal behaviour and welfare, and develop industry-standard practical skills to assess welfare, measure behaviour, train animals and manage domestic, exotic and wild species.
Gain first-hand experience of fieldwork and research through trips and interactions with industry professionals. Whether you want to become a welfare officer, trainer or researcher, you’ll be prepared for a range of careers in the animal sector.
If you’re considering going into international conservation, an optional field trip to Mankwe Wildlife Reserve, South Africa, allows you to experience wildlife and conservation in action, for a valuable insight into this rewarding career.
Benefit from a 360-hectare campus that’s home to a diverse range of animals. Our 70-species Animal Collection provides opportunities to assess domestic and non-domestic animals in different contexts. You’ll also have access to our commercial farm and equine yard.
Modules
The foundation year includes lectures in animal, study skills, science and or management, depending upon an individual’s previous academic background. Within the year, you will be supported to enhance your skills and knowledge to ensure you are fully prepared to succeed in year 1. Students have a range of compulsory and optional modules to choose from. Year 1 modules include Animal Behaviour, Animal Genetics, Animal Welfare and Biodiversity. There are a number of topics running through the programme including companion animal behaviour and training, exotic animal behaviour and welfare, and behavioural ecology which allow you to tailor your degree around your own areas of interest.
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Alongside government loans, Hartpury University and our partners offer a range of financial support packages to eligible students applying for our courses. Please visit our student finance page for more information on what’s on offer to help you with your study costs: http://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/facilities/life-at-hartpury/finance/
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