Course description
Diploma of Higher Education Canine Studies
This two-year full-time course is a unique blend of the biological and therapeutic sciences relating to canines, the way they work, their health, their diseases, how they behave, and what can be done therapeutically to improve their well-being. Students will be taught by a range of skilled scientists and clinicians with extensive experience of canine. Due to its vocational characteristic, the course includes a substantial amount of practicals delivered in class, and placements done in clinics. We will cover a wide variety of topics such as Anatomy and Physiology and Biomechanics for foundation knowledge as well as more specific modules relating to Hydrotherapy and Massage therapy.
The Diploma of Higher Education in Canine Studies provides a balance of vocation and academic study that is intellectually challenging, vocationally relevant and provide foundations to pursue a progressive career working with dogs. Academic knowledge and understanding reinforce and support the development of vocational skills, equipping the students with the abilities and the knowledge relevant to their employment or the need of their employers.
The aims of the programme are to:
- Build on basic scientific principles to develop an relevant academic knowledge of the canine
- Evaluate normal and abnormal movement patterns in the dog
- To handle canines safely in a therapeutic setting understanding behavioural principles while assessing
- To learn about therapeutic techniques and the principles of hydrotherapy
- Build on basic scientific principles to develop an advanced academic knowledge of the canine both in health and disease
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Suitability - Who should attend?
- UCAS Tariff Points: 80
- GCE A Levels: 80 UCAS tariff points, to include one GCE A level grade C or above
- Irish Certificate: 80 UCAS tariff points, to include 2 x B1 or H2 higher
- Scottish Highers: 80 UCAS tariff points, to include 2 x B
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Total (IB) Diploma point score of 24 or more
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMP
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma: DM
- C & G Level 3 Extended Diploma: Pass (48 + in combination with other qualifications to meet 80)
- C & G Level 3 Diploma: Distinction (72 + in combination with other qualifications to meet 80)
- GCSEs: All applicants must hold a minimum of four GCSE passes at grade C/4 or above to include English, Maths and Science.
Training Course Content
Stage One
Semester 1
- Introduction to Professional Skills
- Canine Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Animal Biomechanics
- Canine Behaviour Management
Semester 2
- Introduction to Professional Skills
- Functional Anatomy
- Nutrition and Feeding
- Introduction to Canine Therapy
Stage Two
Semester 3
- Research Methods
- Business Skills
- Canine Health, Disease and Pain Management
- Exercise Physiology
- Animal Therapeutic Techniques
Semester 4
- Research Methods
- Business Skills
- Canine Health, Disease and Pain Management
- Extrinsic Factors Affecting Canine Performance
- Canine Hydrotherapy
Course delivery details
Learning & Teaching Methods
The following list shows the variety of learning and teaching methods experienced on this course.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Seminars
- Theoretical learning
- Practical learning
- Group work
- Independent learning
The acquisition of knowledge and understanding is approached through an emphasis on student-centred learning. Integration of theoretical and practical learning ensures the strong vocational focus as a priority in the provision.
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
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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 – £13,335 per year
Continuing Studies
With a solid grounding in the science of canine health graduates can find employment to assist in a rescue centre, a kennel, or a dog crèche, or as a hydrotherapist assistant. Alternatively, students have the option to undertake further studies: after the Diploma of Higher Education in Canine Studies students could progress onto the BSc (Hons) Canine Therapy.
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