Cornwall College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Gain a sound understanding of issues surrounding animal health, disease, behaviour, welfare and the management of animal collections. Making use of our excellent practical facilities and links with Dartmoor Zoological Park and various charitable organisations across Cornwall and Devon, we can ensure that you have excellent access to hands-on experience and the benefit of up-to-date knowledge. Aspects of animal health and management are studied through a range of inter-related modules, giving you a solid grounding in this specialist area. Study tours in Year 1 and Year 2 will allow you to further your knowledge and experiences both nationally and internationally. You will have amazing opportunities to develop your knowledge of health, welfare and husbandry, and to work with a wide range of species within our Animal Management Centres at our Bicton College. You will have access to our Equine Yard. Links with Dartmoor Zoological Park have developed in the past few years and there are sound opportunities for you to broaden your experiences to a wider range of exotic species, including big cats, wolves, monkeys, capybara, tapirs and wallabies.We also work closely with a number of other animal organisations strengthening our links within the industry. This course is also available with Science Gateway, perfect for you if you would like to study any of the science-based Foundation Degrees (FdSc) we offer, but don’t have the right qualifications or grades to do so. Assessment will be via a range of written assignments and practical assessments, reports, in-class tests, formal examinations, presentations and group discussions. You will compile a portfolio of skills developed during practical sessions. Possible Progression (subject to availability)
- BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Health (Level 6 only) at Duchy College, Stoke Climsland.
- BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation Science final year at Plymouth University
- BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology (top-up) at Newquay
- BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour & Welfare final two years at Plymouth University
- BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences final year at Plymouth University
- Animal Nutritionist
- Animal Health Inspector
- Animal Technician or Welfare Officer
- Epidemiologist
- Veterinary Pharmaceuticals
- Veterinary Practice Management
- Veterinary Scientist
- Wildlife Biologist
- Zookeeper, Curator or Manager
Modules
Current Year 1 Modules - Introduction to Animal Health - Principles of Animal Science - Practical Animal Health & Management - Animal Behaviour - Animal Health Industry - Personal & Employability Skills Development - Research Skills. Current Year 2 Modules - Contemporary Issues in Animal Health - Applied Animal Nutrition - Animal Health & Disease - Animal Health Planning - Research Project. Current Options (choose one) - Welfare, Care & Rehabilitation - Pharmacy & Diagnostics. Modules are subject to change and availability
Assessment method
Assignments, formal examinations, practical exam/s, presentation/s and debate/s.
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:
- D320
- Institution code:
- C78
- Campus name:
- Duchy College Stoke Climsland
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
For applicants who require a visa to study in the UK, The Cornwall College Group does not have a visa sponsor licence and therefore unable to accept an application
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Other
International applications: We can accept applications from UK/EU applicants who live outside the EU, however The Cornwall College Group is unable to accept applications from non-UK/EU nationals who require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK at this time.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £8600 | Year 1 |
| EU | £8600 | Year 1 |
| England | £8600 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8600 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8600 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8600 | Year 1 |
| International | £16500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £16500 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Duchy College Stoke Climsland
Callington
Cornwall
PL17 8PB