Course description
FdSc Animal Science
Investigate the physiology, behaviour and welfare of a range of species underpinned by contemporary issues in animal science.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
The minimum entry qualifications for the program are:
- A levels: 64 UCAS points normally in science based subjects
- BTEC: 64 UCAS points normally in science based subjects
- Access Diploma: Pass
Plus:;You’ll also need an English and maths GCSE at grade 4 (C) and it is advantageous to have science (biology) or psychology.
A minimum IELTS score of 6, TOEFL equivalent is required for those for whom English is not their first language.
Training Course Content
What you’ll learn
Year 1:
Animal health, welfare and nutrition (30 credits), principles of animal science (30 credits), professional development in the work environment 1 (30 credits) and animal behaviour (30 credits). Total 120 credits.
Year 2:
Professional development in the work environment 2 (30 credits); research methods (30 credits); advanced animal nutrition (30 credits); comparative anatomy and physiology (30 credits). Total 120 credits.
All students are supported with academic development and you will have access to a personal tutor.
Course delivery details
A range of theory, practical and work placements.
Continuing Studies
Top-up to a BSc (Hons) in one more year at Merrist Wood College. A range of exciting new top-up degrees are currently being developed to start September 2019 (subject to validation). This program is focused on learners interested in working within animal science related industries such as animal nutrition, animal technology or within veterinary laboratories.
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