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Animal Behaviour and Training with Integrated Foundation Year

Warwickshire College and University Centre

UCAS Code: D307 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements


GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants will also need GCSEs at grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics or Functional Skills.

UCAS Tariff

32

This may be derived from a Level 3 qualification in a related subject or A Levels. Entry requirements are for guidance only. We welcome students with equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact us to discuss further.

About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time including foundation year | 2024

Subject

Animal behaviour

This BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training with Foundation Year course provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to begin work in one of the most diverse and rewarding sectors of the animal industry. This course will develop your knowledge and skills in animal behaviour and ethology, whilst exploring the ethics and key legislation necessary for anyone working with animals.

Animal behaviour is an extremely popular and diverse sector within the animal industry.

This is a four year course where the foundation phase is integrated and studied across the first two years of the programme. You will study additional modules alongside core Level 4 course modules. In the first year you will be supported to develop scientific knowledge of anatomy and physiology through the development of a learning toolkit portfolio. You will also engage with applied learning that links your academic studies to professional practice. In your second year you will be given individual supervision to enhance your independent learning skills as you progress through the courses.

This course is validated in partnership with Coventry University.

Modules

Modules may include:

Year 1 - Level 4
Learning Toolkit
Applied Learning Portfolio
Independent Learning Portfolio
Academic Study Skills, Employability and T-Shaped (ASSET)
Animal Anatomy and Physiology

Year 2 – Level 4
Independent Learning Portfolio
Applied Animal Management
The Animal Industry
Principles of Animal Ethology
Psychology of Animal Training

Year 3 - Level 5
Animal Health and Disease
Habitat and Environmental Enrichment
Animal Development and Training
Research Design and Analysis
Human Psychology for Animal Trainers
Specialist Animal Management

Year 4 - Level 6
Ethics and the Animal Industry
Advances in Behavioural Research
Contemporary Issues in Welfare and Behaviour
Dissertation (Double Module)
Advanced Animal Training

For further details about this course, please refer to the programme specification here: https://blob.wcg.ac.uk/pdf/definitive-programme-specification-bsc-hons-animal-behaviour-and-training-ify-acc-815a1645edbb65dbe39dd64f9d35fa00.pdf

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information.

Assessment methods

Each module has its own specific assessment profile, e.g. 100% coursework, or 50% coursework and 50% written examination.

Modules are assessed using a variety of methods (real life case studies, professional projects, reports and essays, presentations and video documentaries, research dissertation) allowing you to develop a range of skills related to the subject area and to build confidence in the subject.

Tuition fees

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

England
£4,500
per year
EU
£11,950
per year
International
£11,950
per year
Northern Ireland
£4,500
per year
Scotland
£4,500
per year
Wales
£4,500
per year

Extra funding

No data provided.

The Uni


Course location:

Moreton Morrell College

Department:

Animal Care

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