FdSc APPLIED BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE AND WELFARE
Resources
- Multi-million pound animal management home to a range of species
- Small mammals, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, aquatics and grazing animals
- Extensive paddock facilities
- 6 custom built aviaries for exotic birds
- Commercial dog grooming salon
- Fully functioning veterinary nursing training suite equipped for teaching purposes.
Typical Employers
Animal rescue centres, animal charities, zoos and wildlife parks, as well as educational institutions and retail outlets.
Industry Links
Students benefit from close ties with a number of different organisations including the Wildlife Heritage Foundation, the Kent Wildlife Trust as well as local zoos, wildlife parks and rare breed centres.
Enabling graduates to move into the many career paths which are found within the fields of animal welfare and the behavioural sciences, this qualification allows students to develop skills in the understanding of behavioural principles and the biological and physiological systems which underpin them. You will delve into the multi-faceted world of animal behaviour with an emphasis on the identification and management of problem behaviours in both wild and domestic animals.
UCAS Course Code: D322 H FdSc/LLAB
Entry Requirements 120 UCAS points made up from A levels, preferably one in a Science based subject, or a relevant Level 3 vocational qualification. All applicants should also have a GCSE grade C or above in English, Maths and Science.
Additional Experience
Life experiences are taken into account when considering applications.
Location
Hadlow
Course Duration
Full time: 2 years, 2 days per week.
Part time: 3 years, 1 1/2 days per week.
Please note, you will be expected to spend 1-2 days per week studying at home in addition to attendance at college.
Course Content Year 1 Year 2 The work-based learning modules are key to this programme. You will be expected to complete 150 hours each year at an animal related organisation. This can be done either as a block placement during the summer term or as one day per week throughout the year. You will be supported in finding an appropriate placement which will enable you to gain an insight into working life.
- Principles of management (land-based) or Concepts in conservation
Assessment Method
Coursework (written assignments, projects and presentations) as well as examinations.
Progression Routes
Successful students can progress onto the BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Behavioural Science and Welfare programme. Graduates will also be fully prepared for managerial and technical positions within the domestic and wild animal industry.
Specialist Equipment Needed
Protective clothing, footwear and wet weather clothing as well as overalls will be required.