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Here's what you will need to get a place on the Applied Animal Science course at University Centre Myerscough.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: AAW2
Here's what University Centre Myerscough says about its Applied Animal Science course.
The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Lancashire. This two-year foundation degree programme blends scientific knowledge, academic theory and practical skills. The increasing public awareness of animal welfare drives career prospects within the animal industry. Opportunities exist in zoos, conservation, retail animal trade, the care of companion animals, regulatory authorities and animal welfare charities. A comprehensive range of subjects are covered on the foundation degree that allow students to relate their academic studies to the wider industry and to develop practical skills, a varied range of vocational opportunities are included.
Source: University Centre Myerscough
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Department
Animal Studies
Location
Preston Campus | Preston
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Animal behaviour
• Animal science
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,325 per year |
| International | £17,325 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1 - Practical Animal and Professional Skills; Animal Anatomy and Physiology; Animal Husbandry; Animal Health and Nutrition; Introduction to Animal Welfare; Animal Behaviour and Training Year 2 - Industry Project; Research Methods; Genetics and Breeding; International Zoo Management; Global Wildlife Conservation; Animal Sector Entrepreneurism
University Centre Myerscough student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University Centre Myerscough
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University Centre Myerscough students who took the Applied Animal Science course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
75%
low
Teaching on my course
75%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
74%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
82%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
67%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
79%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
68%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
74%
low
Assessment and feedback
74%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
76%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
59%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
69%
low
Academic support
69%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
71%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
68%
low
Organisation and management
52%
low
Organisation and management
52%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
62%
low
How well organised is your course?
39%
low
Learning resources
71%
low
Learning resources
71%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
69%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
79%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
59%
low
Student voice
57%
low
Student voice
57%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
29%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
74%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
68%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
45%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
82%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
50%
low
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Applied Animal Science at University Centre Myerscough.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University Centre Myerscough graduates who took Applied Animal Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.5k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£22.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Applied Animal Science.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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