Course Summary

Exciting opportunity for students with an **HND in Animal Care** to enter **year 3** of Scotland’s only BSc programme in Animal Behaviour and Welfare. Our BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare prepares students for graduate careers by providing an exciting opportunity to explore the science that underpins our understanding of animal behaviour and welfare. We are the only University in Scotland to offer **HND Animal Care** students the opportunity to “top up” their qualifications with a BSc Honours degree. This additional qualification will enhance your employability and open up additional opportunities in terms of career options and further study. Upon completion of the programme, you will have: - Developed a thorough knowledge and understanding of core and critical concepts in animal behaviour and welfare. - Become skilled in collecting, manipulating and analysing data that is relevant to research questions in animal behaviour and welfare. - Learned how to plan, execute and present an independent piece of work. - Developed the skills and confidence to construct a reasoned argument to support your position on ethical issues relevant to animal welfare. - Practised communication of science with both peers and non-scientists. **If you are not currently undertaking an HND, then you should apply for Year 1 entry to the BSc Animal Behaviour (UCAS Code - C349).**

Course Details - Modules

Our teaching methods are diverse and are based on research on how students learn. We use lectures, seminars, class discussions, group-based tasks, site visits, presentations from practitioners, and independent research to underpin assignments. Field skills are taught and practiced in the field on day trip excursions, through supervised and independent practical work undertaken as part of your project. You will learn to critically evaluate and interpret both scientific literature and real-world animal welfare scenarios through practical activities in class and self-study for assignments. Data analysis and interpretation skills are learned in our compulsory courses and you will be encouraged to present information and your considered opinions, in essays, opinion pieces, scientific reports, oral presentations and group debates. Students gain high level competence with standard software.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Students are assessed by any combination of three assessment methods: coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course; practical assessments of the skills and competencies they learn on the course; and written examinations at the end of each course. The exact mix of these methods differs between subject areas, years of study and individual courses. Honours projects are typically assessed on the basis of a written dissertation.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: C345

Institution code: A20

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Only available for direct entry into Year 3

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/articulation-routes-2756.php

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 Listening - 5.5 or above; Reading - 5.5 or above; Speaking - 5.5 or above; Writing - 6.0 or above.
TOEFL (iBT) 78.0 TOEFL DI code is 0818: Listening - 17 or above; Reading - 18 or above; Speaking - 20 or above; Writing - 21 or above.
PTE Academic 59.0 Listening - 59 or above; Reading - 59 or above; Speaking - 59 or above; Writing - 59 or above.
Trinity ISE Pass overall at ISE II with a distinction in writing and merit in the other three skills.
Institution's Own Test Academic English Pre-sessional Programmes - Pass (valid for one year) OR Academic English Preparation Programme - Pass at Level Four (valid for one year)

To study for an undergraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write academic English fluently. These skills will allow you to understand lectures, produce high standards of written work, and perform well in examinations. We can assess your English language proficiency through a variety of means: through your nationality, through the qualifications you gained in high school, or through a recognised English language test. Please note certification must be within the two years prior to commencement of your degree programme, unless otherwise stated.

Please use the checklist at the following webpage to determine how you can meet our English language requirements:

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/undergraduate-degrees-english-requirements-268.php

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 75%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Fee information not yet published for entry in Academic Year 2022/2023.

Provider information

Directorate of External Relations
King's College
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX

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