23Nov
UndergraduateAnglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
This course was previously offered by Writtle University College prior to the merger with ARU in March 2024. This course will run on the ARU Writtle campus. This course offers a fresh approach to animal science, which is achieved by incorporating practical animal management skills into a broad programme of academic study. This three year Animal Science degree will enable students to develop a sound understanding of scientific principles whilst also developing practical competence with a wide range of species. Students are able to focus their studies on different animal species in order to make their degree relevant to a particular career. Previous examples include:
- Zoo animals
- Companion animals
- Wildlife conservation
- Farm livestock
Modules
Year 1: Academic and Personal Management Skills (20 credits) Biological Concepts (Introduction to Laboratory Skills) (20 credits) Maths for IT and Science (15 credits) Chemistry for Life Sciences (15 credits) Applied Industry Techniques (30 credits) Independent (Themed) Project (20 credits) Year 2: Professional Skills for the Animal Industry (30 credits) Animal Biology (30 credits) Ethics of Animal Use (15 credits) Introduction to Biochemistry (15 credits) Animal Husbandry (15 credits) Ecology and Evolution (15 credits) Year 3: Research Methods (15 credits) Commercial and Professional Skills for Animal Science (15 credits) Behaviour (15 credits) Nutritional Biochemistry (15 credits) Animal Health Science (15 credits) Reproduction and Development (15 credits) Year 4: Capstone Project (30 credits) Applied Nutrition and Feeding (15 credits) Advanced Animal Health Science (15 credits) Genetics and Genomics (15 credits) Applied Behaviour and Animal Welfare (15 credits)
Assessment method
This course provides a mix of assessment methods including: Practical assessments with companion and zoo animals, farm livestock and horses Examinations - both multiple choice and essay questions Presentations - both individually and in small groups Essays and technical reports Assessed seminars Case studies Experimental work and laboratory reports Poster presentations Debates Dissertation
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- DF21
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- Writtle Campus
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-university/help-with-finances/undergraduate
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT