Course Summary

This is a top up programme designed to produce students with a sound academic and practical knowledge of the disciplines and factors that relate to animal behaviour and welfare. The degree aims to build on the skills and knowledge that were developed during related level 5 qualifications, and to add additional skills and knowledge with respect to animal behaviour and welfare. The programme can be delivered either full time which takes one year or part time over two academic years. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of applied knowledge and skills across a range of disciplines. The intention is to provide a flexible learning environment that will encourage students to achieve their full potential within a structured and vigorous framework. The academic curriculum provided by the programme is supported throughout by the extensive practical facilities offered in the Animal Sciences Department. The Animal Management Unit houses a wide range of animals including invertebrates, amphibians, freshwater and marine fish, reptiles, birds, small mammals, and primates. In addition, the college runs a licensed boarding kennels and grooming parlour. A well-stocked livestock farm and large equine yard housing over 80 horses, both situated within the grounds of Bishop Burton College, also support the department. The Showground campus has a well-stocked animal unit including aquatics room, reptile room and three small animal handling rooms housing a range of species. The Bishop Burton site will also be used for the Showground campus students to ensure they have access to the working farm.

Course Details - Modules

You will study; Behavioural and physiological assessment of welfare Physiology of behaviour Animal cognition and ethics Specialism in options include advanced animal training or animals in society Dissertation.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

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: D390

Institution code: B37

Campus Name: Riseholme

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


Applicants should have a relevant Level 5 qualification. Life and/or experience of non-traditional students will be taken into account when considering applications. The successful completion of an entry task will be required when considering applications without the required formal entry qualifications.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

If first language is not English, or a Tier 4 student visa to study is required and GCSE grade C/4 English or equivalent is not held, English language proficiency level such as International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0 overall (with a minimum 5.5 in each skill) will need evidencing.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Bishop Burton
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Beverley
HU17 8QG

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