23Nov
UndergraduateCourse summary
The programme is a blend of Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation it aims to give students the key academic and practical skills required for running successful captive breeding programmes. The programme will ensure that students have the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to care for animals in captivity and maintaining natural behaviour. The aim of this programme is to produce students with a sound academic and practical knowledge of the disciplines and factors that are required to work within the field of animal behaviour as well as conservation. The programme will use a range of animals enabling students to apply the knowledge across species. The conservation and ecology elements will use the college site which is made up of 750 acres and woodland to develop surveying skills and wider employer partners to undertake projects such as The Hedgerow Project.
Modules
Year 1: > APS and GIS > Animal Behaviour > Introduction of Physiology and Genetics > Industry Skills > Principles of Ecology Conservation > Introduction to Captive Management Year 2: > Wildlife Rehabilitation and reintroductions > Behaviour of Key Species > Field Studies with Data Analysis > Independent Project > Business Project Management >Welfare Ethics and Legislation Year 3: > Educational Outreach > International Conservation Biology > Welfare Assessments > Captive Breeding Management > Final Project
Assessment method
Assessment includes written assignments, seminars, poster presentations, training practical, practical reports and demonstrations. There are no formal examinations. Opportunities for feedback on assessments are available prior to the final submission to support student development and achievement. Staff aim to return assessed work within a 15 working day timeframe (not including holidays) in order that students can most benefit from the feedback.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- ABWC
- Institution code:
- B37
- Campus name:
- Bishop Burton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
University Centre Bishop Burton and Riseholme College welcome applicants from overseas. You will need to be issued with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to apply for your student visa to the UK. You will need to pay your course fees in full prior to a CAS being sent to you. In order for us to process this and for us to comply with our duties as a Sponsor we are required to check other aspects of your application, for example your financial status. For more details please visit www.bishopburton.ac.uk/student-life/international-students
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level - A* - E
Life and/or experience of non-traditional students will be taken into account when considering applications. The successful completion of an entry task may be required when considering applications without the required formal entry qualifications. Advanced entry may be possible due to prior experience or certificated learning; applicants will be invited to complete the recognition of prior learning approval process.
Additional entry requirements
Other
GCSE English at grade C/4 or above or equivalent. A suitable reference.
English language requirements
If an applicant’s first language is not English, or a Tier 4 student visa to study is required and GCSE English at grade 4/C or equivalent is not held, they will need to evidence their English language proficiency level, such as International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0 overall (with a minimum 5.5 in each skill).
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £8950 | Year 1 |
| England | £8950 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8950 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8950 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8950 | Year 1 |
| International | £12782 | 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
University Centre Bishop Burton
Bishop Burton
Beverley
HU17 8QG