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  4. BSc (Hons) Animal Health and Welfare

BSc (Hons) Animal Health and Welfare

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Harper Adams University

Program Overview

If you care about animal health and have an interest in applying scientific principles to improve animal welfare across a range of species, then this is the course for you.You will study a range of modules including anatomy and physiology, animal management, laboratory skills and principles of health and welfare which apply to real life situations. In the second year you will study more specialised topics such as farm, equine and companion animal health, ethics, nutrition, disease and biotechnology.Year 3 is a full placement year in industry as part of your degree, enabling you to put knowledge into practice, develop your network and discover your future ambitions. When you return from placement you will enter Year 4 where you will carry out a scientific investigation of your choice, alongside core and optional modules to further your interests.

Program Key Stats

£13250
£9250
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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Offers tend to be in the region of 88 - 104 UCAS points (from A2 exams only),An understanding of a biological science based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable. We would welcome applications from candidates offering other evidence of their suitability for this programme.Students should typically be studying 3 subjects at A2 level to be considered.When combining qualifications no more than one Subsidiary Diploma or Diploma (or comparable qualification such as an Extended Certificate) will be considered alongside A levels (two A levels for BSc),General Studies and Critical Thinking are encouraged but not included in grades required.Applicants are encouraged to gain experience working with a number of different animals in different settings. Applicants should include details of this in their application. Experience of different animals will enable reflection and will help with many aspects as students' progress through the course.,4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language, Maths and a Science.Where an applicant was not given access to GCSE Science, a BTEC level 2 in Science will be accepted as an alternative at a grade M. IELTS 6 overall needed.

Career Options

  • animal sector
  • nutrition and pharmaceutical companies

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