Course description
FdSc Applied Animal Studies
This course combines the underpinning theory behind the animal sector with an industry based focus and the opportunity to specialise in your own area of interest. This course is designed to enable you to understand and apply the principles of animal management and husbandry whilst gaining further insight into how specific animal businesses operate
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Entry Requirements
Please see the typical offer list below. A wide range of qualifications are accepted. Applicants may also be offered a place on the basis of their experience and we would welcome applications from mature students or people currently working in industry who are seeking Continuing Professional Development or part time opportunities.
- UCAS – BTEC Extended Diploma Tariff points : 96
- Scottish Tariff points : 128
- 14-19 Diploma Tariff points : 96
- You will need 88 UCAS Tariff points from 3 A levels (or their equivalent)
Training Course Content
The first year provides the underpinning knowledge of how animal bodies work and how different species are managed as well as allowing you to sample a variety of areas to specialise in later. You will be able to gain hands-on experience of working with a wide range of species alongside studying the more scientific aspects of keeping animals.
In year two, you will further explore animal body systems and the law and ethics behind the animal industry whilst specialising in one of the following: Animal Science, Veterinary Health, Animal Behaviour and Welfare or Conservation. Industrial experience and research forms a key part of this course whereby you must also complete an industrial placement and project of your choice within the animal sector.
Continuing Studies
Careers
You may progress to the BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Studies Top Up Degree. Recent graduates have successfully furthered their careers in animal sectors such as equine yards, animal rescue facilities and farms.