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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Years
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Course at a glance
The BSc (Hons) Canine and Feline Behaviour and Welfare has been designed to equip students with the knowledge and skill to enter jobs associated with the canine and feline sector.
What you will learn
With an emphasis on ethical, legal and professional standards of conduct for those working with canines and felines. The programme also focuses on clinical behaviour science and training and how problem behaviours can be managed and effectively treated.
Areas relating to ethics and legislation and economic factors affecting the sustainability of the industry are particularly highlighted in the course. Students will study training and behaviour as well as the interrelationship between humans and animals. Knowledge of business principles and management skills is also developed, allowing students to work effectively at management level with in a company.
Making use of the on campus facilities, University Centre Askham Bryan has access to its own licensed kennels and cattery. We work in partnership with the RSPCA in housing a range of different breeds of cats and dogs for students to take full use and management of while they are in our care. Demonstrating practical skills on the animals underpin some of the key clinical, training and behavioural elements of the specialist degree.
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.
Progression
Students studying the course may enter a wide variety of roles in the industry as an behavioural consultant, kennel manager, welfare officer, technical advisor, assistance dog trainer.
Many students may progress further onto a Masters, PhD or other professional body courses.
Work Experience
There is no requirement for students to undertake work experience as part of the top-up degree.
However, we would always encourage students to continue their professional development with undertaking experience in their own time.
Students living in
England
£9,000 per year
Students from England
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£9,000 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,000 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,000 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£14,000 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£14,000 per year
Students from International
£14000 Per year
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