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Coleg Sir Gar

UCAS Code: 02XX | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements


Applicants that have not achieved an HND or Foundation Degree on application will be required to undertake study at level 4 & 5 before progressing onto the BSc level 6 modules.

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Course option

1year

Full-time | 2024

Students attending college have access to extensive on-site facilities includigan an animal centre housing a wide range of animal species, in addition to on-line learning and research materials. Students also have the opportunity of independent study outside of college and of submitting work digitally on-line.
Students will study compulsory core modules relating to independent research in a subject area of specific interest to themselves, in addition to modules relating to in-depth study of animal behaviour, ethology, physiology, health and welfare.

Modules

Research Methods for Biosciences (20 credits) compulsory core.
Animal Communication (20 credits)
Animal Learning and Cognition (20 credits)
Invertebrate Zoology (20 credits)
Behavioural Ecology of Indigenous Species (20 credits)
Applied Animal Welfare (20 credits)
Applied Parasitology (20 credits)
Dissertation (40 credits) compulsory core.

Assessment methods

Essays; Written Reports; Case Study Reports; Independent Practical research / observations; Research Portfolios; Presentations.

Tuition fees

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England
£9,000
per year
International
£11,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,000
per year
Scotland
£9,000
per year
Wales
£9,000
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Pibwrlwyd Campus

Department:

Landbased Studies

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