14Jun
UndergraduateHarper Adams University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
The Foundation Year Programme is a means of accessing degree study should you not meet the entry requirements for direct access to honours degree/foundation degree programmes. These are four- or five-year courses: students will be assessed at the end of their first year of study and progress to Year 1 of an Honours Degree (BSc Hons/BEng (Hons)) or Foundation Degree (FdSc). A pass at 40% gives straight progression to the BSc (Hons), BEng (Hons) or FdSc route that the student is on (transfer to another route can be requested but is at the receiving course manager's discretion) A pass at 60%+ permits transfer to any BSc (Hons) route, provided any additional requirements (such as work experience) are met. BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Science (+Foundation Year) XD12 The route is the main pathway into our range of Animal Health, Behaviour and Welfare courses. Students will gain core subject-specific knowledge while developing their academic, practical and professional skills across a range of modules. This foundation year leads directly to the Honours Degree route in Applied Animal Science, but also forms the platform for end-of-year transfer (provided key transfer requirements are met) to Veterinary Nursing, Veterinary Physiotherapy, Animal Behaviour and Welfare, and Veterinary Bioscience degree courses. After successful completion of this year, you will be eligible to progress onto the first year of BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Science. If you wish to transfer to BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing, you will need to achieve an average of 60% across the Foundation Year Programme with no less than 60% in the Life Sciences module. Transferring students must also meet Veterinary Nursing vocational and fitness to practice requirements prior to enrolment on the VN programme. If you wish to transfer to BSc (Hons) Veterinary Physiotherapy, you will need to achieve an average of 60% across the Foundation Year Programme with no less than 60% in the following modules: Life Sciences/Vocational Skills Portfolio/Individual Project. Transferring students must also meet fitness to practice requirements prior to enrolment on the VP programme. If you wish to transfer to BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare, BSc (Hons) Veterinary Bioscience, or any other eligible programme of study at Harper Adams University, you will need to achieve an average of 60% across the Foundation Year Programme. 5 years (full-time) including a one-year work placement. A four year programme is available for applicants with at least two years, full-time relevant work experience. Please contact Admissions for further information on this option.
Modules
For up to date module information please visit the university website at: https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/201244/2025/applied-animal-science
Assessment method
A wide range of assessment methods are used. Depending on the module these include examination, assignments, practical spot-tests and presentations.
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:
- XD12
- Institution code:
- H12
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University is committed to bringing fresh talent to the industries we serve and has developed a range of initiatives to give everyone the best chance to access our undergraduate programmes. Known as 'Access to Harper' our contextualised offer scheme recognises difficulties that some applicants may face and provides those applicants with an offer lower than our standard requirements. Further details can be found at https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/apply/how-to-apply/access.cfm
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/201164/animal-behaviour-and-welfare
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Interviews will take place either on campus or virtually taking into account any Covid-19 restrictions or government advice in place at the time.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16500 | Year 1 |
| International | £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
This 5 year course consists of 4 years on campus at a cost of £9535 per year with a placement in year 4 which costs £1907 (Fees for International students are £16500 per year with a placement in year 4 which costs £3,848)
Provider information
Harper Adams University
Newport
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