Canine and Feline Behaviour and Training FdSc
University Centre Askham Bryan
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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This programme covers the skills and knowledge required to work within the canine and feline industry. The key focuses are to develop an understanding of the behaviour, husbandry requirements and welfare needs of canine and felines, as well as the complex interactions that they have within society. There is also a high emphasis on training and managing the behaviour of both these species; which is important in all areas of this industry. This programme requires students to undertake 300 hours ...Read more

This programme covers the skills and knowledge required to work within the canine and feline industry. The key focuses are to develop an understanding of the behaviour, husbandry requirements and welfare needs of canine and felines, as well as the complex interactions that they have within society. There is also a high emphasis on training and managing the behaviour of both these species; which is important in all areas of this industry. This programme requires students to undertake 300 hours of work placement, 150 of which will be undertaken on site in the college kennels and cattery. These hours will be completed in the first year on a rota including some weekends, evenings and holidays to maintain the high welfare standards for the animals on site.

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Animal Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 70 = 30% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
30%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Animal Science graduate salary at this uni
£16,500
UK Animal Science graduate salary
£16,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
23 Jan 20

My overall college experience is good. I don't feel overly stressed by the assignments as they are well explained and tutors are good at helping me through it with resources being..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
23 Jan 20

It has been a really good experience. Good facilities and lovely area. We are always being asked what can be improved. Powerpoints are clear and presentations and classes are..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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48 Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff 48 pointsA Level C EAS levels may be used to contribute to entry requirements but they are not sufficient for entry on their own.Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) PPPPearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) M PCity & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) (first awarded in 2019) PPPCity & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720) (first awarded in 2019) MPAccess to HE Diploma D: 0 credits M: 0 credits P: 45 creditsScottish Higher CCDInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme H4 H4 Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) D D

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£9,000 per year

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£14,000 per year

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£14,000 per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
23 Jan 20
Canine and Feline Behaviour and Training FdSc
My overall college experience is good. I don't feel overly stressed by the assignments as they are well explained and tutors are good at helping me through it with resources being...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
23 Jan 20
Canine and Feline Behaviour and Training FdSc
It has been a really good experience. Good facilities and lovely area. We are always being asked what can be improved. Powerpoints are clear and presentations and classes are...
Read more
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University Centre Askham Bryan
University Centre Askham Bryan Askham Bryan York YO23 3FR United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  2.4 miles away

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