This programme is one of two Top Up courses offered by the college in Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation. Both are designed to provide clear career based pathways at BSc (Hons) level into key aspects of the animal industry. Core units on both programmes provide a fundamental basis for the development of skills and understanding in Human-Animal Interactions and Animal Behaviour, that are relevant to both husbandry and conservation. Alongside this the programmes develops skills for employment with the industry, or further study or research at postgraduate level. The Animal Collections Top Up uses specialist units to develop a clearer understanding the purpose of animal collections within current ethical, legislative and societal constructs. Alongside this is the development of skills and knowledge to successfully manage whole collections of species to maintain welfare as well as the other aims of any collection. **Modules** Students will study modules in the following topics: Individual Research Dissertation, Anthrozoology, Animal Cognition, Skills for Industry Practice, Emerging Infectious Diseases, Advanced Collections Management, The Role of the Modern Zoo

Individual Research Dissertation (30) Anthrozoology (15) Animal Cognition (15) Skills for Industry Practice (15) Emerging Infectious Diseases (15) Advanced Collections Management (15) The Role of the Modern Zoo (15)

The course is assessed through coursework, presentations, authentic style reports and examinations

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: D393

Institution code: K85

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Entry to this Top Up programme is usually via progression from Foundation Degrees.

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

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

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International students required to meet IELTS (Academic) 6.0 or above (with minimum 5.5 in each component)

Student satisfaction : 50%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

EU	9250.0	Whole course
England	9250.0	Whole course
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Whole course
Scotland	9250.0	Whole course
Wales	9250.0	Whole course
Channel Islands	9250.0	Whole course
International	10500.0	Whole course

There will be an additional cost towards industry visits and study tours. Option to join 5 day field trip to Lundy Island estimated cost £275 Some day trips may have entrance fee costs c£15-30.

Kingston Maurward
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Dorchester
DT2 8PY