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Animal Studies
BSc (Hons) Animal Studies
FdSc Animal Studies
Looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career? Then how about preparing for a job in the animal care industry, where you could find youself working around the world with species ranging from apes to insects. Our animal studies foundation degree will ensure that you are prepared to give animals the best treatment possible.
There is a growing demand for highly-qualified, skilled specialists. We will introduce you to life in the animal care industry, and the current issues and debates surrounding animals and welfare.
Key facts
- Study at our Northop campus, set in stunning North Wales countryside - a perfect environment for animal studies
- Access to an animal unit housing hundreds of different animal species, from domestic pets to exotic animals
- Gain hands-on experience of working with a variety of animals in a brand new animal care facility and rare breed’s farm. Develop high level knowledge of animal behaviour,husbandry, and training
- Urban and rural study environments - split your study time between Flintshire and our Wrexham campus, on the edge of the largest town in North East Wales
- Excellent links with industry. 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
- Industry-active staff with specialist academic and practical skills, and experience of working with a range of domestic, and wild animals
- Top up to a full BSc (Hons) degree in Animal Studies once you’ve completed the foundation degree (further one year of study needed, subject to validation)
Course content
Typical course content
- Work experience in the animal sector
- Captive animal husbandry and enclosure design
- Ethology and anthrozoology
- Animal health
- Animal diets and feeding
- Animal learning and training
- Conservation
FdSc Animal Studies
The topics covered will equip you with a range of specialist knowledge and practical skills.
The ‘zoological science’ module will enable you to develop laboratory skills. Studying ‘ethics and animal welfare’ will enable you to evaluate animal related issues and procedures. Learn how to manage animal collections and design enclosures in ‘captive animal husbandry’. Study animal behaviour and how humans interact with animals.
Knowledge of animal health, diets, how animals learn and training methods are essential if you ae looking to work in animal care so we’ll introduce you to these too.
Our FdSc Animal Studies course will help you to gain the skills required by employers in a rapidly developing and competitive industry. All of your subject-specific learning will be supplemented with your acquisition of teamworking, time management and critical evaluation skills as you progress through the degree.
FdSc Animal Studies modules
Career opportunities
Career opportunities in the animal care industry are wide-ranging. You could be working in animal welfare organisations, conservation, zoos and wildlife parks, veterinary practices, animal feed companies and veterinary or pharmaceutical companies. Further study opportunities are also available, such as progression to the final year of a related honours degree. This could lead to a career in education or research.
Assessment
The course comprises a range of modules that are assessed by theoretical and in some cases practical coursework. For some modules end of module examinations are also set.
Course duration
Full-time
2 years
Part-time
4 years
Entry requirements and applying
120 point from A/AS level, National Diploma or equivalent (max of 60 points obtained fromn AS levels). An animal-related qualification, such as National Diploma in Animal Management or Science related A2 qualifications are particularly welcomed. In addititon 4 GCSEs at grade C or above (including Science, English and Mathematics) or equivalent. Applications are welcomed from candidates who do not possess the standard qualifications but who can demonstrate their capacity to pursue the course successfully. Entrance is dependent on an assessment of past experience, a successful interview, references and diagnostic assessment to determine suitability for the course. Enthusiasm and commitment are essential.
UCAS code: D300
Part time applicants should apply direct
See information on general entry requirements
BSc (Hons) Animal Studies
This one year top-up degree offers an opportunity to continue your studies in the field and to obtain a full honours degree.
Course duration
Full-time
1 year (top-up)
Entry requirements and applying
A foundation degree or equivalent in animal studies or a closely related subject.
UCAS code: D301
From 2012 our general academic requirement for an honours degree will be 240 UCAS points, and for a foundation degree 120 UCAS points. If you do not have the points required your application will still be considered. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and with a range of experiences.
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