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Applied Animal Health and Welfare FdSc

University Centre Bishop Burton

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UCAS CODE: AAHW

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  • Qualification

    Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

  • Location

    Bishop Burton

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

This programme will allow you to develop a range of practical and knowledge-based skills related to the animal industry. You will learn about a wide range of animals from companion and livestock to wildlife. You will gain an extensive knowledge of animal health and welfare, which will be practically applied using the laboratory, farm and animal unit to ensure that you have both the theoretical and practical knowledge to excel within your chosen career. Compulsory work experience will allow you to develop practical experience in the workplace, whilst business and employment elements improve transferable skills and enable you to set up your own business.


What will I Study?

Year 1: Academic Professional Skills Comparative Anatomy and Physiology Applied Animal Health and Nutrition Applied Animal Behaviour Animal Handling and Welfare Professional Skills in the IndustryYear 2: Livestock Health Management Data Skills for Animal Scientists Ethics, Welfare and Legislation Wildlife Health and Rehabilitation Methods Leadership Skills in Industry Advances in Veterinary Diagnostic Technologies and Laboratory Science


Learning and Teaching Approach

This programme is delivered with a variety of learning and teaching approaches to include all students’ learning styles and preferences. For all modules, theory lectures are delivered that aim to deliver the core content and provide the underpinning knowledge. To complement the theory lectures, you will have group seminars/practical sessions that are used to reinforce concepts delivered theoretically. The teaching methods focus on facilitating a student-centred approach to enhance your independent learning that takes place outside of the classroom.


What is the contact time?

Approximately 16 hours a week to include lectures, seminars, work experience, practical's and tutorials. Students are also expected to carry out a significant amount of private study (approx. 25-30 hours a week) Independent study includes reading around the subject, preparing for tutorials and seminars, preparing for, and completing, module assessments; forming an essential part of a student’s learning journey. Part-time is also available.


What kind of job could I get when I graduate?

You may pursue roles such as/in the following industries: Welfare/animal health inspector (e.g. DEFRA, RSPCA), laboratory animal technician, welfare scientist, environmental enrichment co-ordinator, agriculture consultant, laboratory scientist, animal rescue and rehabilitation, reproduction technologist, management positions, animal welfare societies.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 12,782per 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

University Centre Bishop Burton

  • Campus address

    Bishop Burton College, Bishop Burton, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU17 8QG, England

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