Course Overview - Applied Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation (with Foundation Year)
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 and t...
Why choose this course?<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 without a foundation year FdSc Applied Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation UCAS code: D300<br/><br/>Key course features:<br/>- *Subject area is rated 1st in the UK for student satisfaction in the Agriculture & Forestry subject league tables, Complete University Guide 2022<br/><br/><br/>- Includes foundation year to prepare you for further years of study<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. 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 Studies once you’ve completed the foundation degree (further one year of study needed)<br/>