Key Info
Learning Area Animal Management & Veterinary Nursing
Delivery Mode Full-time
Duration 2 Years
Institution Code C78
Dates & Locations
Course Type University
Location Bicton College
Start Date 13/09/2021
UCAS Code D320
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.
What You Will Learn
Introduction to Animal Health
Principles of Animal Science
Practical Animal Health and Management
Animal Behaviour
Animal Health Industry
Personal and Employability Skills Development
Research Skills
Indicative Modules Year 2:
Contemporary Issues in Animal Health
Applied Animal Nutrition
Animal Health and Disease
Animal Health Planning
Research Project
Options (choose one):
Welfare, Care and Rehabilitation
Pharmacy and Diagnostics
Entry Requirements
Assessment
Progression
- BSc (Hons) BSc Applied Animal Health at Duchy College
- BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology (top-up) (Level 6) at Newquay
- BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour & Welfare (entry at Level 5) at University of Plymouth
- BSc (Hons) Biosciences (top-up) (Level 6) at University of Plymouth
- BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Health (Level 6) at Duchy College
Possible Careers:
Animal Nutritionist
Animal Health Inspector
Animal Technician
Epidemiologist
Veterinary Pharmaceuticals
Veterinary Scientist
Wildlife Biologist
Zookeeper, Curator or Manager
Welfare Officer
Animal Behaviourist
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Anna Johnston
Anna had her confidence knocked when she didn't get the A Level results she needed for veterinary school. But this didn't stop her pursuing her dream career - she enrolled on the FdSc Animal Health and Management at Bicton College and went on to gain a first class BSc (Hons) in Animal Science and an MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology.
