Animal Welfare Science
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About this course
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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.
This course is particularly relevant to people already working in or looking to develop a career within the Animal Industry. This course provides a range of skills relevant across a variety of different professions. People who have completed this course have gone on to work in areas including; laboratory work, animal nutrition, veterinary pharmaceuticals, teaching and zoos. If you wish to continue studying beyond this course, it will provide you with a strong academic basis to do so. Course progression routes could include Zoology, Animal Biology, Animal Behaviour, Animal Studies and Animals Welfare and the BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Welfare Top Up.
This degree is validated by the University of Hull.
Modules
This course includes the following core modules that all students complete:
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.
Assessment methods
The primary way of delivering this course is on campus. On campus teaching includes a combination of lectures, small group seminars, workshops, guest lectures and one to one discussions with your tutor. Students will receive between hours and hours of teaching time per week throughout this course, depending on the modules being taken. Additional one-to-one meetings with tutors will provide further support.
Methods of assessment include: Practical Assessments in Laboratory Work and Animal Handling, Written Assignments, Posters and Presentations, Exams and Portfolios. Students have a variety of methods of assessment on the course with a clear emphasis on developing the applied practical knowledge relevant to the field of Animal Welfare.
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