**This applied behavioural science and welfare degree is for students who want to pursue careers in animal behaviour and animal welfare - particularly with animals in captivity.**
This degree is aimed at those with an active interest in the welfare of animals in captivity and who wish to develop this into a professional career. You will develop your theoretical and practical skills with state-of-the-art facilities designed with animal welfare and specific behavioural needs in mind.
Modules include animal behaviour, anatomy and physiology, animal cognition and learning, conservation, and animal health and disease management. The wide range of topics covered will enable you to consider a number of industry posts, including those in management and research.
The course is offered by one of the university's partner colleges: Hadlow College in Kent.
**What you should know about this course**
- The course is offered by one of the university's partner colleges: Hadlow College in Kent.
Course Details - Modules
All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.
Course Details – Assessment Method
On this course, on average*, students are assessed by:
Coursework- 65%
Exams- 26%
Practical- 8%
Students are assessed through a combination of course work, exams and practical assessment where relevant.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
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:
D302
Institution code:
G70
Campus Name:
University Centre Hadlow
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
96 UCAS points or a Merit grade from a relevant Level 3 Extended Diploma. UCAS points are often made up from A Levels, preferably one in a science based subject.
Applications from mature students, without the standard entry requirements, who are working in the animal industry, are warmly welcomed.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
0%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
England
8630.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
8630.0
Year 1
Scotland
8630.0
Year 1
Wales
8630.0
Year 1
EU
14500.0
Year 1
International
14500.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
These fees were set for the 2021/22 intake. Therefore, this may change for the 2022/23 academic year. Please follow this link for more information https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance
Provider information
Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Greenwich
SE10 9LS
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