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Animal Science and Behaviour

University Centre Myerscough

UCAS Code: ASB3 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

University Centre Myerscough

UCAS Code: ASB3 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

A level

B,C,C

3 A-levels at minimum C or above

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

D*D

Alternative equivalent Level 3 qualifications such as City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720) will also be considered.

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

DMM

Alternative equivalent Level 3 qualifications such as City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) will also be considered.

Scottish Advanced Higher

C,D,D

Scottish Higher

A,A,C,C

T Level

P-D*

We accept technical level qualifications to be used either as a standalone qualification to meet the UCAS tariff points or in combination with other qualifications to contribute to the total number of UCAS tariff points

UCAS Tariff

104

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About this course

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Subjects

Animal behaviour

Animal science

The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire. The course provides students with an ideal opportunity to focus on the issues relating to animal welfare, health, physiology and behaviour. This work is underpinned by current and emerging scientific research.

The course will prepare you for a wide range of careers throughout the animal industry. The first year of the course provides the underpinning knowledge necessary for study in this field. Several of these modules are shared with the Foundation Degree course routes with separate tutorial sessions providing the opportunity for stronger academic and research focus. The themes of animal behaviour and welfare are further developed in the second year of the course. Students will also have the option to choose one module from animals in society, international wildlife conservation or professional practice.

The final year of the course includes the carrying out of a comprehensive industry related research project. The focus in the other modules is on applied research techniques, behavioural ecology and companion animal behaviour.

Modules

Year 1 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology; Practical Animal and Professional Skills; Animal Husbandry; Animal Health and Nutrition; Introduction to Animal Welfare; Animal Behaviour and Training.
Year 2 - Research Methods; Animal Welfare and Legislation (double module); Applied Animal Behaviour; Genetics and Breeding; Biological Basis of Behaviour.
Year 3 - Research Project (double module); Behavioural Ecology; Companion Animal Science; Innovations in Animal Research (double module).

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,535
per year
England
£9,535
per year
EU
£17,325
per year
International
£17,325
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,535
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,535
per year
Scotland
£9,535
per year
Wales
£9,535
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Preston Campus

Department:

Animal Studies

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Animal science

Teaching and learning

95%
Staff make the subject interesting
84%
Staff are good at explaining things
95%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
89%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

72%
Library resources
100%
IT resources
94%
Course specific equipment and facilities
42%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

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Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

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