Course Summary

This programme enables a deeper engagement with the scientific disciplines that underpin the management of captive, productive and companion animals. It will help you to build on previous knowledge and experience of the animal sciences, and further develop your skills in applying scientific principles, enabling the development of key skills for employment within various sectors. **PROGRAMME MODULES** → Principles of Genetics, Reproduction and Breed Development (30 credits) → Principles of Immunology and Parasitology (30 credits) → Animal Cognition (30 Credits) → Research Project (30 Credits) **CAREERS** You could work within the animal nutrition sector, the agricultural industry, zoological collections, conservation, academic or government research, teaching and other animal-related careers.

Course Details - Modules

Reproductive Physiology Immunology Parasitology Animal Cognition and Learning Research Project

Course Details – Assessment Method

You will be continually assessed through assignments, project work, oral presentations, poster presentations, seminars, group discussions and a dissertation. There will also be a small number of exams, for which you will be prepared.

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: S023

Institution code: O25

Campus Name: Merrist Wood College

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


Foundation Degree or HND (in suitable subject) with a minimum Pass profile

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

England 4000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 4000.0 Year 1
Scotland 4000.0 Year 1
Wales 4000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Oxford City Centre Campus
Oxpens Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Oxford
OX1 1SA

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