On this programme, there is an emphasis on the advances in animal science, health and conservation.

Course at a glance

This is a three year honours degree programme which includes skills and knowledge that can be applied to a wide range of areas within the animal management industries

What you will learn

Growing areas of focus within the animal‑related industries include health and welfare legislation, the economic factors affecting the sustainability of the industry and the impact of environmental change.

The BSc (Hons) Animal Management and Science degree programme prepares students for work within the animal management industries. On this programme, there is an emphasis on the advances in animal science, health and conservation. Students will study a varied range of animals to develop appreciation of their anatomical structure and physiological processes as well as the inter-relationship between the animal and their environment.

Making use of the on campus facilities, University Centre Askham Bryan has access to its own licensed and BIAZA accredited wildlife park, Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park, working farm, equine yard and well equipped science centre with specialist laboratories. With these resource on site, you have access to working and industry specific resources to use throughout your study.

Progression

Students studying the course may enter a wide variety of roles in the industry including lecturers, research internships in zoos and a variety of animal collections nationally and internationally as well as in research laboratories and animal health advisory roles, health consultants, technical advisor.

Many students may progress further onto a Masters, PhD or other professional body courses.

Assessment

Assessments will be designed to give students the opportunity of performing tasks that they would be asked to do in employment.

There is a range of assessment methods used including reports, case studies, presentations, Viva -Voce, continual assessments and exams. Typically each module involves two assessments.

Work Experience

Work placement is completed with an external employer which is arranged by the student. Such placements include laboratory work, RSBP, animal nutritionist, zoo keeping etc. All work placements are subject to a health and safety check by the college to ensure that placements are suitable and safe. Support can be made available via the module tutor to help locate a suitable placement.

Students on full time three year BSc programmes must complete a minimum of 10 weeks approved work experience to acquire a minimum of 30 placement credits.