Our BSc (Hons) Animal Science programme focuses more on the biological approach with courses on genetics, biotechnology and animal growth alongside core topics of behaviour, nutrition and health.
This biological science-based degree course combines both pure and applied sciences in the study of animals. Alongside practical animal management skills are topics relating to the underlying biological principles of biochemistry, genetics and animal growth alongside core subjects of behaviour and nutrition. This course is for those wishing to have a strong scientific understanding of animal biology and how it relates to animal health and disease, animal growth and their development. Option routes outlined below provide specialist teaching of pet behaviour and welfare, zoo and wildlife conservation, and farm livestock technology.
If you are passionate about companion animals and looking for a degree course to learn about their behaviour and welfare then this is the option for you. Complementing the holistic approach of the Animal Management programme or the core scientific principles of the Animal Science programme, this course particularly prepares students for employment in the range of companion animal roles including pet behaviour councillors, pet nutritionists and pet animal welfare charities.
This degree course is based on the academic requirements for Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist, as accredited by the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour
On graduating, students would be eligible for provisional membership of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC)
Course Details - Modules
http://writtle.ac.uk/BSc-(Hons)-Animal-Science-(Pet-Behaviour-and-Welfare)
Please visit the website for the modules taught during each semester and year of study.
Course Details – Assessment Method
This course provides a mix of assessment methods including.
Practical assessments with companion and zoo animals, farm livestock and horses
Examinations - both multiple choice and essay questions
Presentations - both individually and in small groups
Essays and technical reports
Assessed seminars
Case studies
Experimental work and laboratory reports
Poster presentations
Debates
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:
D309
Institution code:
W85
Campus Name:
Main Site
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 tariff points, to include one GCE A level grade C or above
All applicants must hold a minimum of four GCSE passes at grade C/4 or above to include English, Maths and Science.
45 credits at level 3 with a mix of Distinction and Merit in relevant science-based subject to meet the overall UCAS entry tariff.
96 UCAS tariff points, to include 3 x B1 or H2 higher
Learning & Teaching Methods
The following list shows the variety of learning and teaching methods experienced on this course.
Animal handling practicals involving work with a wide range of domesticated and captive animal species
Tutorials
Seminars and debates
Inquiry-based learning
Visits
Online quizzes, wikis and activities
Laboratory practical classes including dissections
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
