Canine Studies

Course Summary

This one-year full-time course is a unique blend of the biological and therapeutic sciences relating to canines, the way they work, how they behave, and what can are the therapeutic options to improve their well-being. Students will be taught by a range of skilled scientists and clinicians with extensive experience of canine. Due to its vocational characteristic, the course includes a substantial amount of practicals delivered in class. We will cover a wide variety of topics such as Anatomy and Physiology and Biomechanics for foundation knowledge. The Certificate of Higher Education in Canine Studies provides a balance of vocation and academic study that is intellectually challenging, vocationally relevant and provide foundations to pursue a progressive career working with dogs. Academic knowledge and understanding reinforce and support the development of vocational skills, equipping the students with the abilities and the knowledge relevant to their employment or the need of their employers. The aims of the programme are to: Build on basic scientific principles to develop an relevant academic knowledge of the canine Evaluate normal and abnormal movement patterns in the dog To handle canines safely in a therapeutic setting understanding behavioural principles while assessing Learn about 1st Aid Training and its application

Course Details - Modules

http://writtle.ac.uk/Certificate-of-Higher-Education-in-Canine-Studies

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods This course contains a variety of assessment methods to ensure practical and academic competence. Assessment methods will include: Presentations Coursework Video log Practical exams (OSPE) Written Exams Written assessments

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: D328

Institution code: W85

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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

GCE A Levels 48 UCAS tariff points, to include one GCE A level grade C or above A minimum of four GCSEs grade A/7–C/4 including, English Language, Mathematics and Science Evidence of practical canine experience: 50h of canine handling acquired under the supervision of professional providers.

Scottish Highers 48 UCAS tariff points, to include 1 x B & 1 x C Evidence of practical canine experience: 50h of canine handling acquired under the supervision of professional providers.

Access course Writtle University College welcomes applicants studying Access to HE Diploma courses. For more information please contact admissions@writtle.ac.uk Evidence of practical canine experience: 50h of canine handling acquired under the supervision of professional providers.

Evidence of practical canine experience: 50h of canine handling acquired under the supervision of professional providers.

Irish Certificate 48 UCAS tariff points, to include 2 x B3 or H3 higher Evidence of practical canine experience: 50h of canine handling acquired under the supervision of professional providers.

Evidence of practical canine experience: 50h of canine handling acquired under the supervision of professional providers.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 45%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
EU	12699.0	Year 1
International	12699.0	Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

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