Are you passionate about animals? Whether you have been a budding zoologist from a young age or have recently discovered a natural curiosity for the animal kingdom – there has never been a better time to explore your dream career. The animal care industry is now worth £1 billion to the UK economy with 13,000 businesses and numerous animal charities, zoos, conservation organisations, wildlife parks and animal visitor attractions too. Our course has been designed to cover areas of national and international interest and debate relating to animal behaviour, ethics and welfare - studying the topics of zoological science, animal husbandry, animal learning and training, and survey skills for conservation. Work placements are a key part of the course and help you develop practical skills and give you the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills you have gained. Using the facilities based at our Northop Campus and undertaking visits to zoos, animal rescues, and conservation organisations also helps you gain those all-important practical skills from handling skills and husbandry practices through to training and behaviour techniques. You can also choose to study this course with a foundation year over three years FdSc Animal Studies (three years including foundation year) UCAS code: 85D4 Following completion of the Foundation course, you may choose to study the top-up degree BSc Animal Studies

In the first year you are introduced to the concepts of biology, animal behaviour and welfare that you will use throughout the rest of your course. Laboratory skills are essential to science and you will receive a foundation in these. You will develop animal husbandry skills and knowledge. You will also undertake a period of work experience so that you become familiar with the animal sector and develop practical skills necessary for the workplace. MODULES • Biological Concepts • Husbandry • Ethology and Anthrozoology • Ethics and Welfare • Academic and Personal Development • Professional Practice YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) In the second year you will build upon knowledge gained in your first year and develop your understanding of a variety of topics in more detail. You will learn about anatomy and physiology, survey skills for conservation, learning and training. You will also learn research skills and report writing within research methodologies. In addition, the Applied Practice module will allow you to gain further hands on experience in the workplace. MODULES • Research Methodologies • Applied practice • Anatomy and Physiology • Learning and Training • Survey Skills for Conservation The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

The Animal studies FdSc programme includes a variety of learning and teaching methods in the class, practical settings and sessions delivered within the workplace. These include: Lectures and demonstrations Seminars and workshops Tutorials Group and project work Reflective reports External speakers Educational visits and study days Tutor and students led sessions Critical appraisal Portfolio development Work placements Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our website (student support section) has more information on the help available.

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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.

Course code: D300

Institution code: G53

Campus Name: Northop

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Year 1

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England	9000.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9000.0	Year 1
Scotland	9000.0	Year 1
Wales	9000.0	Year 1

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