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FdSc Animal Welfare Science

The Foundation Degree Animal Welfare Science programme focuses on underpinning components that contribute to the overall welfare of animals in a range of settings and interactions. The programme provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience within a scientific setting and animal unit whilst consolidating knowledge through the delivery of interactive theory sessions. Our purpose-built animal unit houses a wide range of native and exotic mammals, reptiles and amphibians, enabling the study and assessment of physiological and behavioural systems, providing students with an understanding of animal welfare in a range of contexts.

Specific emphasis is given to the importance of animal welfare within the broader context of the animal sector. Students who leave the course will have the skills that will enable them to go and work in a variety of roles within the Animal Industry.

Key Information

  • Course Level

    Level 5

  • Delivery

    Full-Time

  • Duration

    Full time: 2 years with lessons typically over two days a week Part time: 3 years part with lessons typically over one day a week A total of 80 hours of work placement across the years of study

  • UCAS Code

    ND24

  • Awarding Body

    University of Hull

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This course includes the following core modules that all students complete: (list)

Full-time and part-time options are available for both years of the programme. Students are required to commit to attending for two days per week in term time. Past students have found this very helpful for balancing childcare and employment commitments. Work experience is a key component of the programme and students are given the time during the academic year to identify and undertake placements. Independent study is required throughout to complete assessments and prepare for lectures, seminars and tutorials.

YEAR 1

Professional Development and Academic Skills (20 credits)

Animal Health and Nutrition (20 credits)

Animal Handling and Husbandry (20 credits)

Animal Behaviour and Welfare (20 credits)

Biological Systems (20 credits)

Ecology and Conservation (20 credits)

YEAR 2

Research Project (20 credits)

Anthrozoology (20 credits)

Breeding & Genetics (20 credits)

Continuing Professional Development (20 credits)

Applied Animal Behaviour (20 credits)

Animal Oncology (20 credits)

Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.

Financial Support

UK students can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of their course and a maintenance loan to cover living costs.

We also have a range of other financial support available.

Course Fees

UK

Full Time – £7940.00 PA

Part Time – £5293.00 PA

Additional Costs

Your Tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition and assessment.)
There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:
• Books (you’ll have access to books from your module reading lists in the HE library, but you may want to buy your own copies)
• Printing and photocopying
• Trips and enhancement opportunities
• Students will be required to purchase a lab coat and a kennel coat in preparation for starting the programme. There will also be occasions when additional costs will occur, e.g. poster printing, trips and educational visits

If your course includes a work placement, you may be required to pay for a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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Applying to multiple providers, including us?

  • Course code: ND24
  • Institution code: N64
  • University name: DN Colleges Group
  • Campus name: University Campus North Lincolnshire (UCNL)
  • Campus code: N

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Applying only to University Campus North Lincolnshire? You can directly apply.

If you are applying only to University Campus North Lincolnshire and not to any other universities or providers, you can do so directly by using the following link.

Apply directly to us if we are your only option

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Make an enquiry online Call 01724 294125