Applied Animal Science with Therapy (with Foundation Year)
UCAS Code: DF22
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Typical offer is DD-EE or equivalent. This must include a minimum of one A Level.
Typical offer is 32 - 48 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
Typical offer is 32 - 48 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include a minimum of one Highers at H3 or above. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Standard Level S3 if equivalent GCSE's have not been obtained.
Typical offer is 32 - 48 UCAS tariff points in the Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include a minimum of one Highers. This must include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Ordinary level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Typical offer is a PPP in an Extended Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject.
Typical offer is 32 - 48 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of one Higher.
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About this course
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Turn your passion for animals into your career. You’ll gain experience working as part of inter-disciplinary teams in our commercial canine and equine therapy centres on campus. You’ll also develop your knowledge and skills in our laboratories and benefit from access to over 70 animal species on site. This course is ideal for those who have an interest in animal therapy as part of veterinary medicine. You’ll apply theory to practice whilst gaining essential industry experience through a work placement, ready for your career.
The foundation year option will give you the subject-specific knowledge and skills needed to progress onto the BSc degree.
You’ll be at the forefront of industry research, whilst uncovering new knowledge through your own research project on an agreed topic that fascinates you. The course will equip you with a range of scientific animal therapy skills to prepare you for your next exciting step. Recent graduate destinations have included roles in animal therapy, nutrition, scientific laboratories, education and postgraduate study in animal physiotherapy.
Modules
The foundation year includes lectures in animal, study skills, science and or management, depending upon an individual’s previous academic background. Within the year, you will be supported to enhance your skills and knowledge to ensure you are fully prepared to succeed in year 1.
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Extra funding
Hartpury offers a range of bursaries that can provide financial support to eligible students applying for degree courses, including: Support Bursary, Care Leavers Bursary, Full time Carers Bursary, Local Outreach Bursary, Local Bursary and Progression Bursary. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/facilities/life-at-hartpury/finance/
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