Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)

Why choose this course?<br/><br/>The BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation top-up programme follows on from our FdSc Applied Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation. It provides a balanced package of skills and knowledge, tailored for those wishing to enter an animal care sector profession.<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/>- develop and advance their existing knowledge in the core themes of animal welfare, behaviour and conservation<br/><br/><br/>- design and implement a research study of their choice<br/><br/><br/>- gain personal and professional development to maximise employability within the industry<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/>Students who have completed HND, FdSc or Dip HE in a related subject at other institutions can also join the course.<br/><br/>Key course features:<br/>- Develop high-level knowledge of animal behaviour, training, welfare, and conservation<br/><br/><br/>- Urban and rural study environments - split your study time between the Northop campus set in the 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<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunities to carry out your own research project in a specialism of your choice within variety of settings<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/>- Join our zoological society and enjoy a range of events, activities and trips throughout the year<br/><br/><br/>- Progression from the BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation Science includes employment or postgraduate study<br/><br/><br/>*Subject area ranked 1st in the UK for student satisfaction in the Agriculture & Forestry subject league tables, Complete University Guide 2022

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