7Jun
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
Develop practical animal husbandry skills, and an in-depth knowledge of topics such as nutrition, breeding, health and behaviour. The UK animal sector is made up of a large number of enterprises, each demanding specialist knowledge and skills. However, practical competence and commercial awareness underpin everything – and our industry-focused course is designed with this in mind. As well as looking at practical animal management, we’ll explore business and trade as it relates to the animal sector. You’ll be taught by subject-specialist staff, and benefit from campus facilities including dedicated canine and equine centres, a small animal unit and a working farm. Throughout your course, there’s the chance to join ‘behind the scenes’ trips and other experiences. In years 2-3, you have a choice of modules so that you can concentrate your knowledge in particular areas of animal management: bioveterinary science, zoo and wildlife conservation, livestock technology, or pet behaviour and welfare. There are a number of ways to study this course. As well as our 3-year full-time degree (6 years part-time), you have the option of studying over:
- 1 year to gain a Certificate in Higher Education
- 4 years including a foundation year, to gain a BSc
Modules
Year 1: Academic and Personal Management Skills, Biological Concepts (Introduction to Laboratory Skills), Maths for IT and Science, Chemistry for Life Sciences, Applied Industry Techniques, Independent (Themed) Project. Year 2: Professional Skills for the Animal Industry, Animal Biology, Ethics of Animal Use, Human-Animal Interaction, Animal Husbandry, Ecology and Evolution. Year 3: Research Methods, Commercial and Professional Skills for Animal Science, Behaviour, Animal Health and Welfare, Principles of Animal Nutrition, Reproduction and Breeding, Livestock Production Systems, Management of Zoo Animal Collections, Professional Practice and Legislation, Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology, Animal Rescue, Rehabilitation and Rehoming, Livestock from Farm to Fork, Wildlife Conservation Skills, Applied Behaviour and Training, Veterinary Immunology. Year 4: Capstone Project, Applied Nutrition and Feeding, Applied Health Management, Strategies and Issues in Animal Breeding, Applied Behaviour and Animal Welfare, Livestock Technology, Applied Issues in Wildlife Conservation, Clinical Animal Behaviour, Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health, Developments in Livestock Production, Developments in Zoo Management, Developing Clinical Practice, Veterinary Ethics and Legislation, Conservation Planning and Development.
Assessment method
Student progress is assessed in a number of ways to ensure practical and academic competence, including assignments, reports, written examinations, observed structured practical examinations, observed structured clinical examinations, oral presentations, debates, and a 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:
- DF33
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- Writtle Campus
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Student Outcomes
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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 |
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