Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College
UCAS Code: F710 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Entry requirements
A level
Biological/Environmental Science or Geography plus other subjects to complete total points.
Access to HE Diploma
45 credits of subject units at level 3 and 15 credits of academic skills.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management or Countryside Management or MMM in 90 Credit Diploma in Animal Management or Countryside Management.
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About this course
Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College, brings together two Further and Higher Education colleges to make one strong, responsive and ambitious organisation with the vision, resources and expertise to best support the evolving and growing skills demands in the region and beyond.
Located on the stunning Jurassic Coast and the beautiful Dorset countryside, our campuses offer a diverse range of courses, training and CPD that cater to a wide array of interests, career paths and business needs.
Across our two campuses we offer full and part-time higher education courses, with Weymouth focussing on vocational courses such as art, media, performing arts, health and social care, sport and public services and Kingston Maurward specialising in land-based courses covering subjects such as agriculture, wildlife, ecology and conservation.
Together, we focus on the best interests of students, staff and employers in our local community and beyond, with industry-standard facilities, experienced teaching staff and outstanding support in a diverse, vibrant and welcoming environment.
This foundation degree in partnership with Bournemouth University is delivered on our Kingston Maurward campus. The course will enable you to gain an understanding of the ecological processes that make up the marine environment. It will provide you with an awareness of the ecological, economic, cultural, political and ethical considerations of conservation. As a foundation degree it includes practical study in understanding the marine and coastal environment, as well as academic study. With ample access to the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers a great range of physical resources for study on this programme.
The course can be studied full time for two years or part time over four years. Full time study will require 2 days attendance per week at Kingston Maurward campus. If studying part time, this will usually require one day attendance per week, or two half days depending module timetables.
Modules
Year One (Level 4)
Study and Research Skills.
Introduction to Marine Habitats.
Principles of Marine Animal Ecology and Behaviour.
Marine Environmental Science.
Environmental Marine Animal Physiology.
Work Based Learning
Year Two (Level 5)
Zoology of Marine Invertebrates.
Zoology of Marine Vertebrates.
Coastal Processes and Geomorphology (Option Unit).
Marine and Coastal Conservation.
Marine Animal Health and Welfare (Option Unit).
Field Study Tour (Option Unit).
Specialist Research Project.
Assessment methods
This course is assessed by coursework, presentation and examinations.
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