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Animal Science (Livestock Technology) Diploma of Higher Education
Course options
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Qualification
Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-21
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Duration
2 Years
Course summary
This biological science-based course combines both pure and applied sciences in the study of animals. Alongside practical animal management skills are topics relating to the underlying biological principles of biochemistry, genetics and animal growth alongside core subjects of behaviour and nutrition. This course is for those wishing to have a strong scientific understanding of animal biology and how it relates to animal health and disease, animal growth and their development. Option routes outlined below provide specialist teaching of pet behaviour and welfare, zoo and wildlife conservation, and farm livestock technology.If you are interested in animal production and farm animal welfare and are looking for a course discussing how we can meet the food demands of society whilst maintaining the health and welfare of the animals in our care then this is your option. This option supports the whole animal teaching, such as the breeding and biosecurity topics on the Animal Management course or genetics and biotechnology on the Animal Science course. This option is for those looking for careers in farm livestock production including farm nutritionist, farm animal health and welfare advisory roles, and precision livestock farming.
Application deadline
15 January
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 12,450per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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University information
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Campus address
Writtle University College, Writtle, CM1 3RR, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
15th out of 20 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 155119 79%15th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10040 40%13th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.04 81%12th
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