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Animal Management at Derby College - UCAS

Derby College

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: University of Derby

Animal Management

Course summary

If you have a real passion for working with animals, you will discover a wide choice of occupations in the thriving and varied animal management sector. This course gives you a solid introduction to all aspects of animal management to prepare you for a highly successful career. Our foundation degree course has been designed to give you the right aptitude and attitude to work within the animal management sector. You will develop your hands-on skills and theoretical knowledge through a fascinating range of academic study, practical classes and industrial visits. This two-year course consists of 12 modules designed to reflect the diverse nature of animal management. These will be delivered through engaging lectures and practical studies in our laboratories and on-site animal unit. Your learning will be enhanced through field trips to enable you to apply theory to practice. You will also take part in relevant work-based learning equivalent to one day per week. Support in identifying appropriate work placement opportunities will be provided. Your learning will be supported by our highly qualified teaching team who have a wealth of academic and professional experience in many specialist areas. Guest speakers will ensure that you receive the most up-to-date professional experience and knowledge. Delivered at our Broomfield Hall Campus, the full-time route* includes 15 hours of taught material each week, with a minimum of 15 hours of expected self-study per week. *This course can also be accessed part time. This course is regulated by OfS and the qualification is awarded by the University of Derby. All students have access to the UDO online platform, the Derby College Learning Resources Centre, the University of Derby library, and the College’s Moodle pages. The programme will run with a minimum of six students. In 2020-21 we enrolled 7 students on this programme.

Modules

Year 1 Modules: Principles of Animal Husbandry (20 credits) Principles of Animal Biology (20 credits) Introduction to Animal Health and Welfare (20 credits) Introduction to Animal Anatomy and Physiology (20 credits). Introduction to Work Experience in the Animal Management Sector (20 credits) Essential Study Skills for Life-long Learning (20 credits) Year 2 Modules: Applied Animal Nutrition (20 credits) Natural History and Comparative Anatomy of Exotic Mammals (20 credits) Planning and Managing Animal Breeding Programmes (20 credits) Ethology of Domestic and Captive Animals (20 credits) Continuing Work Experience in the Animal Management Sector (20 credits) Research Methods and Scientific Communication (20 credits)

Assessment method

While on the programme, you will be assessed using a variety of methods, including assignments, practical work, reports, group presentations and poster presentations. All assessment methods have been designed to focus on skills specific to the industry while incorporating key transferable skills.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
D300
Institution code:
D38
Campus name:
Broomfield Hall
Campus code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Interview


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
65%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £12000* Year 1
England £7500* Year 1
Northern Ireland £7500* Year 1
Scotland £7500* Year 1
Wales £7500* Year 1
International £12000* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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.
Animal Management at Derby College - UCAS