Animal Behaviour & Welfare Foundation Degree (Oxford Brookes)
Solihull College & University Centre
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Where will this course lead?This course aims to produce graduates at the cutting edge of their profession and will emphasise current thinking on animal behaviour and animal welfare.This course provides an ideal progression route onto our BSc (Hons) year in Animal Behaviour & Welfare, or into employment in welfare organisations and charities; animal collections such as rescue centres, zoos, farm parks, catteries and kennels; work in central and local government departments; doing research; ...Read more

Where will this course lead?

This course aims to produce graduates at the cutting edge of their profession and will emphasise current thinking on animal behaviour and animal welfare.
This course provides an ideal progression route onto our BSc (Hons) year in Animal Behaviour & Welfare, or into employment in welfare organisations and charities; animal collections such as rescue centres, zoos, farm parks, catteries and kennels; work in central and local government departments; doing research; behaviourist work and animal training or teaching. Our graduates often progress to careers in animal behaviour and training, education, scientific research, the veterinary or retail sectors, zoos or conservation, or start their own business.

What will I study?

The course will offer both a broad grounding in the practical skills and the underlying scientific knowledge needed to graduate and work in a range of animal-related industries.
In the first year you will be introduced to areas such as critical thinking and academic writing and will develop a portfolio to support your professional development alongside a work placement. You will also progress practical handling and husbandry skills.
In the second year you get the opportunity to start applying this knowledge and focus on developing research skills through an individual industry based project.

How will this course be delivered?

The course is delivered in a variety of ways including face to face in the classroom with lectures, group activities, discussions and seminars; via practical work in the laboratory or the Animal Care Centre; also on-line resources and activities are used in modules for independent learning; support is provided via one to one tutorials. Trips and guest speakers, in addition to a work placement and individual industry project, help strengthen links to the workplace and development of skills for employment. The Animal Care Centre is fully equipped to industry standards and houses a wide range of species to include reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, fish, small mammals, large farm mammals and birds.

What qualifications will I get?

Oxford Brookes University FdSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare

How will I be assessed?

Assessments are through a range of different coursework designed to develop academic and employability skills and through examinations in some modules.
What can I do after this course?

Upon completion of this year you may wish to progress onto the BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare. The qualification also provides you with a broad range of skills to progress directly into your career now and in the future.

What students say
SR
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13 Feb 20

my experience has been good and i have learnt about various different topics and had had good support from staff and students. i have enjoyed being a university student a lot more..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
13 Feb 20

enjoyable when in class and with tutors and peers sometimes struggle with work load due to personal circumstances. I would recommend this campus to anyone if it was to provide..Read more

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32 Grades / Points required

A minimum of one pass at A-level or 6-unit Vocational A-level, plus three passes at GCSE (grades A-C),

A minimum of 32 UCAS points (80 points on old tariff).

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£7,570 per year

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Animal Behaviour & Welfare Foundation Degree (Oxford Brookes)
my experience has been good and i have learnt about various different topics and had had good support from staff and students. i have enjoyed being a university student a lot more...
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SR
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Animal Behaviour & Welfare Foundation Degree (Oxford Brookes)
enjoyable when in class and with tutors and peers sometimes struggle with work load due to personal circumstances. I would recommend this campus to anyone if it was to provide...
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Solihull College & University Centre
Blossomfield Road Solihull Solihull B91 1SB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Solihull  0.2 miles away
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