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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
University Centre Reaseheath
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
University Centre Reaseheath
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Do you want to explore a career with captive domestic or exotic animals that aspires to the highest standards of welfare and behavioural diversity? Students have regular access to the zoo-licensed animal centre facilities at University Centre Reaseheath, which boasts a range of exotic zoo species, in addition to domestic species. Additionally, you can expect an interactive and personable learning experience that draws upon the expertise of our team of industry experienced staff.As part of this course, you will develop a range of academic and professional skills, related to the behaviour and welfare of captive animals. Through practical husbandry sessions, ethical debates and behavioural observations, you will gain a greater appreciation for the goals and challenges of managing animals in a captive situation. This knowledge can be applied to a diversity of careers, with transferable skills working with animals in large or small-scale collections.
Course Features* Ethical debates on animal welfare, including guest speakers from a range of backgrounds * Opportunities to specialise in domestic or exotic species* Access to our on-campus zoo, which houses over 1,000 animals and 125 species including ring-tailed lemurs, porcupines, raccoon dogs, otters, tapir, capybaras, owls, hawks, bearded dragons, kingsnakes, dart frogs, marine fish and much more* Opportunity to engage in overseas field courses to a range of localities in Africa and Europe
Career Options* Animal welfare officers* Animal behaviourists* Animal therapy and rehabilitation* Rescue centre animal care* Scientific research* Zoo-based husbandry and researchThe course can be followed by the one year BSc (Hons) Animal Management top-up to gain a full honours degree. This will allow you to work with lecturing staff on relevant unique research projects.
Exam type
A levelA level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Higher:
CCC Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
24 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MPP Grades / Points required
T Level:
Pass (D or E) Grades / Points required
A minimum of 64 tariff points from A and AS Levels to include Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology or Applied Science
to include Biology, Chemistry or Human Biology
A minimum of 64 tariff points
including 4 in HL Biology
in and Animal or Science related subject
in an Animal or Science related subject
in Science or Animal Care and Management
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£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£13,000 per year
Students from EU
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£13,000 per year
Students from International
£13000 Per year
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