Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation (Top-Up)
Wrexham University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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The BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation top-up programme follows on from our FdSc Applied Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation. It provides a balanced package of skills and knowledge, tailored for those wishing to enter an animal care sector profession.Key course features -Develop high-level knowledge of animal behaviour, training, welfare, and conservationUrban and rural study environments - split your study time between the Northop campus set in the stunning North ...Read more

The BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation top-up programme follows on from our FdSc Applied Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation. It provides a balanced package of skills and knowledge, tailored for those wishing to enter an animal care sector profession.Key course features -Develop high-level knowledge of animal behaviour, training, welfare, and conservationUrban and rural study environments - split your study time between the Northop campus set in the stunning North Wales countryside and our Wrexham campus, on the edge of the largest town in North East WalesExcellent links with industryOpportunities to carry out your own research project in a specialism of your choice within variety of settingsIndustry-active staff with specialist academic and practical skills, and experience of working with a range of domestic, and wild animalsJoin our zoological society and enjoy a range of events, activities and trips throughout the yearProgression from the BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation Science includes employment or postgraduate study

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54/279
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130th
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SR
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25 Feb 15

More than happy with the University, as a mature I have been given the chance to start my life again on the career path I should have chosen twenty years ago. The standard of..Read more

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£11,750 per year

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Accommodation (Single EN-Suite) - 124.50 (Per week)

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Wrexham University
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Northop Campus Holywell Road Northop CH7 6AA United Kingdom
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