Course description
Further your understanding of animal biology and its relationship to animal health, disease, growth and development, with our BSc (Hons) Animal Science degree at ARU Writtle.
Our Animal Health degree combines both pure and applied sciences in the study of animals, while also incorporating practical animal management skills.
As a student studying a BSc Animal Science degree at ARU Writtle, you’ll develop a sound understanding of scientific principles and practical competence with a range of animal species. You'll take part in animal handling practicals involving work with a range of domesticated and captive animal species, as well as laboratory classes.
In years 2-3 of your degree in Animal Science, you have a choice of modules so that you can focus on particular animal groups. These could include zoo animals, companion animals, wildlife conservation, and farm livestock.
Meanwhile, the final-year dissertation is an opportunity to develop your research skills.
As a graduate of your Animal Science Degree, you’ll have the ability to communicate your knowledge to others, practical animal management skills, and broad scientific training.
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Training Course Content
Year One
Core modules
- Professional Skills for the Animal Industry (30 credits)
- Animal Biology (30 credits)
- Ethics of Animal Use (15 credits)
- Introduction to Biochemistry (15 credits)
- Animal Husbandry (15 credits)
- Ecology and Evolution (15 credits)
Year Two
Core modules
- Research Methods (15 credits)
- Commercial and Professional Skills for Animal Science (15 credits)
- Behaviour (15 credits)
- Nutritional Biochemistry (15 credits)
- Animal Health Science (15 credits)
- Reproduction and Development (15 credits)
Optional modules
- Livestock Production Systems (15 credits)
- Livestock from Farm to Fork (15 credits)
- Management of Zoo Animal Collections (15 credits)
- Wildlife Conservation Skills (15 credits)
- Professional Practice and Legislation (15 credits)
- Applied Behaviour and Training (15 credits)
- Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology (15 credits)
- Veterinary Immunology (15 credits)
- Animal Rescue, Rehabilitation and Rehoming (15 credits)
Year Three
Core modules
- Capstone Project (30 credits)
- Applied Nutrition and Feeding (15 credits)
- Advanced Animal Health Science (15 credits)
- Genetics and Genomics (15 credits)
- Applied Behaviour and Animal Welfare (15 credits)
Optional modules
- Livestock Technology (15 credits)
- Developments in Livestock Production (15 credits)
- Applied Issues in Wildlife Conservation (15 credits)
- Developments in Zoo Management (15 credits)
- Clinical Animal Behaviour (15 credits)
- Developing Clinical Practice (15 credits)
- Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health (15 credits)
- Veterinary Ethics and Legislation (15 credits)
- Conservation Planning and Development (15 credits)
Course delivery details
- BSc (Hons) | 3 Years or 4 Years with a Foundation Year
- CertHE | 1 Year
- DipHE | 2 Years
This course features a number of optional modules in years 2 and 3. You'll choose optional modules worth 30 credits in Year 2, and the same again in Year 3.
Modules are subject to change and availability.
Assessment
We'll assess your progress in a number of ways including practical assessments with companion and zoo animals, farm livestock and horses, examinations – both multiple choice and essay questions, presentations – both individually and in small groups, essays and technical reports, assessed seminars, case studies, experimental work and laboratory reports, poster presentations, debates, and your dissertation.
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Expenses
- UK student fees - £9250 per year
- Intearnational student fees – £15,900 per year
Continuing Studies
Careers
As BSc (Hons) Animal Science graduate, you could consider careers in the following roles.
- Animal nutritionist and pet food manufacturing
- Nutrition company sales rep
- Veterinary pharmaceutical and equipment supplies
- Animal Welfare Officer
- Companion and zoo animal keepers ( RSPCA, SSPCA, rescue centres, zoos and safari parks)
- Progression to vet school
- Quarantine officer
- Animal health inspector, eg DEFRA
- Independent wildlife agencies (RSPB, Scottish Natural Heritage, Natural England).
Graduating from your Animal Science degree doesn't have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to at ARU and study for a Masters, such as ourMSc Animal Welfare and Conservation.
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