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

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3 Years

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This broad-based course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to enter a variety of professions within the animal sector.Key course features -Develop high-level knowledge of animal physiology, 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 ...Read more

This broad-based course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to enter a variety of professions within the animal sector.Key course features -Develop high-level knowledge of animal physiology, 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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WUSCA ranking:
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54/279
CUG Ranking
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130th
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
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

SR
Student Reviewer
25 Feb 15

I am very happy with my first year at Glyndwr. The lecturers are obviously knowledgeable and they are excellent at passing on their knowledge. They are extremely helpful and..Read more

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A level:

CCC - BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

96 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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AS:

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£11,750 per year

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Students from International

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

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Wrexham University
Wrexham University , Wrexham

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Wrexham University
Northop Campus Holywell Road Northop CH7 6AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Flint  1.7 miles away

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