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Animal Science and Conservation (Top-up)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 8 September 2025
  • Undergraduate
Preston Campus
Awarded by:
University of Lancashire
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Course summary

The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire. The course provides students with an ideal opportunity to focus on the issues relating to animal conservation. This work is underpinned by current and emerging scientific research and the course will prepare students for a wide range of careers throughout the animal industry with a particular conservation focus.

The year includes the carrying out of a comprehensive industry related research project. The focus in the other modules is on applied research techniques and behavioural ecology.

Modules

Research Project (double module); Behavioural Ecology; Applied Conservation Science; Innovations in Animal Research (double module).

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Preston Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 8 September 2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
ASC1
Institution code:
M99
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University Centre Myerscough has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Apply by
29 January

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:
ASC1
Institution code:
M99
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

T Level
Not accepted

You will be required to have a Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject or 2 years (one at Level 4 and the other at Level 5) of Honours Degree completion, in a related discipline achieved at pass standard or above. Applicants with alternative equivalent qualifications will also be considered positively.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
You may be required to attend an interview and will be contacted directly if this is the case.
Other
Bridging modules may need to be completed if topping up from another provider. Contact the College for details.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System at level 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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