Animal Behaviour & Welfare BSc (Hons) - Top Up

Modules included in the programme:• Companion Animal Physical Therapies and Rehabilitation• Clinical Behaviour Management in Companion Animals• Preventative Health and Welfare in Populations• Conservation Biology• Dissertation (double module)• Advanced Animal Learning and Training• Human Animal InteractionsPrevious students trips have included Blue Cross Centres, Yorkshire Safari Park, Chester Zoo, Cotswold Safari Park, Marwell Zoo, London Zoo and Living Rain Forest. Guest Speakers have included representatives from Puppy School, Dogs for the Disabled and Bio-detection Animal.

The course will help you develop a more advanced understanding of animal behaviour, learning and training skills. It focuses on the biological aspects of ecology and conservation, allowing for greater understand in preparation for research or field work.Previous cohorts have gone on to work with zoological societies, animal rescue centres, and taken on careers such as Pet Insurance Advisor, Animal Technician Manager and Animal Retail Management, or taken on an MSc in a relevant topic area or postgraduate research.

Students will usually have achieved the FdSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare or an equivalent relevant animal related Level 5 qualification of 240 CAT points, subject to individual credit rating by Oxford Brookes University. Students who have not studied the Oxford Brookes University FdSc in Animal Behaviour & Welfare will need to produce a transcript of the modules and learning outcomes they have studied on their Level 5 course to allow credit rating by Oxford Brookes University and evidence coverage of sufficient comparable, content to allow entrance to this BSc year.English Language Requirements (for students whose first language is not English): IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking).Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications may be admitted with APL (accreditation for prior learning) or APEL (accreditation for prior experiential learning) in accordance with university regulations.Mature students or students with considerable industry experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.We include students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties into the life of the College and seek to offer opportunities for success in all courses at all levels. If you have any particular requirements, please contact our Learning Support Adviser on 01235 216440.

Home tuition full time off-campus fee £7,570, part-time £3,785. International fee is £9,900 per year for new students, and £9,650 per year for continuers. Students will need to provide their own lab coat for science sessions. Costs for this will be in the region of £20. All students will need to consider the additional costs of books and stationery items – allow £200 per year.Students will need to budget for transport costs between sites. Typically, the bus fare between Oxford and Common Leys is £6.40 return. There is a free shuttle bus between the Witney and Common Leys college campuses, and additionally there is free parking on site at Common Leys.Attendance on a variety of day trips and at a number of guest lectures may be a compulsory part of the course and you will be required to pay the associated fees. This would average between £40-£80 dependent on trips.In previous years, students have attended trips a conservation trip to Africa trip, organised every two years, and will cost around £2,200 but this is optional.You can find information on our fees and on Student Finance at www.abingdon-witney.ac.uk/support/fees-bursaries.

BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Top Up). Awarded by Oxford Brookes University.

There are many different methods of learning on this course. The teaching is a combination of theory and student centred activities where formative feedback is provided to support elements of the assessment. The diverse range of teaching methods and assessment types allows students to develop a wide range of skills. You will experience lectures, laboratory-based activities, sessions at Common Leys Farm, seminars, peer and self-assessment, online resources and tutorial support. At least 50% of assessment is coursework-based, and project work is assessed entirely by coursework. Transferable skills such as IT, professional seminars, practical sessions, case studies requiring problem solving and report writing often form part of the assessment of individual modules.Formal assignments will be returned to students within three weeks of the submission date.

The course will develop a more advanced understanding of animal behaviour, learning and training skills. Modules will include stronger scientific knowledge allowing the development to apply skills from literature and understanding for behavioural problem solving. It will focus on the biological aspects of ecology and conservation, allowing for greater understand in preparation for research or field work.