Course Overview - Applied Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation
Why choose this course?
If you’re passionate about animals there’s never been a better time to prepare for your dream career with this course which covers animal behaviour, ethics and welfare. This course is part of a subject area rated 1st in the UK for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2023.
You will:
- *study in a subject area rated 1st in the UK for student satisfaction in the Agriculture & Forestry subject league tables, Complete University Guide 2023
- study zoological science, animal husbandry, animal learning ...
Why choose this course?<br/><br/>If you’re passionate about animals there’s never been a better time to prepare for your dream career with this course which covers animal behaviour, ethics and welfare. This course is part of a subject area rated 1st in the UK for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2023.<br/><br/>You will:<br/><br/><br/>- *study in a subject area rated 1st in the UK for student satisfaction in the Agriculture & Forestry subject league tables, Complete University Guide 2023<br/><br/><br/>- study zoological science, animal husbandry, animal learning and training, and survey skills for conservation<br/><br/><br/>- take part in work placements to develop practical skills and demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have gained<br/><br/><br/>- have access to a veterinary clinical suite, bespoke training area and Cruft’s standard agility course<br/><br/><br/>- enjoy off-site visits to animal charities, wildlife centres and other industry-related venues<br/><br/><br/>You can also choose to study this course with a foundation year over three years FdSc Applied Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation (three years including foundation year) UCAS code: 85D4<br/><br/>Following the completion of the Foundation course, you may choose to study the top-up degree BSc Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation. <br/><br/>Key course features:<br/>- *Subject area is ranked 1st in the UK for student satisfaction in the Agriculture & Forestry subject league tables, Complete University Guide 2022<br/><br/><br/>- Develop high-level knowledge of animal behaviour, husbandry and training<br/><br/><br/>- Urban and rural study environments - split your study time between the Northop campus set in stunning North Wales countryside and our Wrexham campus, on the edge of the largest town in North East Wales<br/><br/><br/>- Excellent links with industry and opportunities to secure work placements which will enhance your career prospects.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain experience in a range of practical situations from zoo work to training assistance dogs<br/><br/><br/>- Industry-active staff with specialist academic and practical skills, and experience of working with a range of domestic and wild animals<br/><br/><br/>- Top up to a full BSc (Hons) degree in Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation once you’ve completed the foundation degree (further one year of study needed)<br/>