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Overview

A ‘top up route’ to a BSc honours degree or BSc ordinary degree, for those who already hold a Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent qualification. This programme has an emphasis on applying knowledge to real life situations, detailed study of animals in captive and natural environments combined with the business management skills needed to run successful animal enterprises.

What you will learn

Areas relating to the management of a range of domestic species, animal health and physiology, economic factors effecting the sustainability of the industry and environmental change are incorporated. Students will study a wide range of animals to develop appreciation of their anatomical structure and physiological process as well as the interrelationship between the animal and their environment. Knowledge of business principles and management skills are also developed, allowing students to tow effectively at management level within a company.

This one year course will give students the opportunity to apply existing skills and newly learned knowledge to a variety of industry relevant situations, thereby preparing for work and more advanced study. As part of the honours pathway students will be required to undertake a research project, giving them an opportunity to focus for a prolonged period of time on a subject of particular interest with possibilities of publication.

Assessment

Assessments will be designed to give students the opportunity of performing tasks that they would be asked to do in employment. There are a range of assessment methods used, including reports, case studies, presentations, Viva -Voce, continual assessments and exams. Typically each module involves two assessments.