If you have a real passion for working with animals, you will discover a wide choice of occupations in the thriving and varied animal management sector. By building on the skills and knowledge developed during your HND or foundation degree studies, you will be in an excellent position to either pursue a new career, consider self-employment or progress in your existing role. This one-year top-up course consists of five modules designed to reflect the diverse nature of animal management. These will be delivered through engaging lectures and practical studies in our laboratories and on-site animal unit. Your learning will be supported by our highly qualified teaching team who have a wealth of academic and professional experience in many specialist areas. Guest speakers will also ensure that you receive the most up-to-date professional experience and knowledge. This will be enhanced further through field trips (mandatory and voluntary) to enable you to apply theory to practice. Delivered at our Broomfield Hall campus, the course includes 15 hours of taught material each week with a minimum of 15 hours of expected self-study. It will run with a minimum of six students. In 17-18 we enrolled eight students on this course. This course is regulated by HEFCE and the qualification is awarded by the University of Derby. Upon completion, you will achieve a Bachelor of Science degree from the University. All students benefit from access to the UDO online platform, the Derby College Learning Resources Centre, the University of Derby library, and the College’s Moodle pages.

Modules are: Animal Interactions, Law and Ethics (20 credits) Canine and Feline Science (20 credits) Creating and Managing Animal Training Programmes (20 credits) Setting up a Successful Animal Business Enterprise (20 credits) Independent Animal Research Project (40 credits)

While on the programme, you will be assessed using a variety of methods including assignments, practical work, reports, group presentations and poster presentations. All formative and summative assessment methods have been designed to focus on skills specific to the industry while incorporating key transferable skills.

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: D328

Institution code: D38

Campus Name: Broomfield Hall

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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EU	6500.0	Year 1
England	6500.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6500.0	Year 1
Scotland	6500.0	Year 1
Wales	6500.0	Year 1
International	12000.0	Year 1

Fees are subject to amendment

The Roundhouse
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