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Animal Behavioural, Science and Welfare ( Top Up)

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  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

This course enables students who have already completed an FdSc or HND in a related subject to convert to a full BSc (Hons). The course is designed to enable you to understand and apply the principles of animal management and husbandry whilst specialising in streams that open up opportunities to a range of job markets and conducting their own individual piece of research. Applicants should have completed a FdSc or HND programme in an animal science related field. Applications from mature students or people seeking part-time opportunities would be welcomed. This course allows you to specialise in two optional streams from: Animal Science, Veterinary Health, Animal Behaviour and Welfare, or Zoo Management and Conservation. Alongside these, you will undertake a large research project on your own area of interest. Recent graduates have successfully furthered their careers in a wide variety of animal-related positions including as canine hydro therapists, welfare officers, nutrition specialists, animal technicians and college lecturers. Others have gone on to further education in the animal sciences in areas such as animal welfare, physiotherapy and veterinary nursing.

Modules

Animal Behavioural , Science and Welfare ( Top up)

This course enables students who have already completed an FdSc or HND in a related subject to convert to a full BSc (Hons).

Designed to enable you to understand and apply the principles of animal management and husbandry whilst specialising in streams that open up opportunities to a range of job markets and conducting your own individual piece of research.

This course allows you to specialise in two optional streams from: Zoo Management & Conservation, Animal Health or Animal Behaviour and Welfare. Alongside these, you will undertake a large research project and academic poster on your own area of interest.

https://www.moulton.ac.uk/courses/pbsab/bschons-animal-behavioural-science-and-welfare-top-up--level-6

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 1 Years
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Part-Time • 2 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
M93

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
M93

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

Scottish HND
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

Each application will be considered on its individual merits and its range of level 5 qualifications will be considered . A typical offer would be a pass/ merit on a Higher National Diploma ( HND) or Foundation Degree (FdSc) in a related subject.
Please note: Credits gained from the Level 5 qualification must not have already been used for another degree top-up

Additional entry requirements

Other
All applicants should have obtained English language GCSE ( or equivalent ) grades 9-4 or A*-C Each application will be considered on its individual merits and its range of level 5 qualifications will be considered . A typical offer would be a merit on a Higher National Diploma ( HND) or Foundation Degree (FdSc) in a related subject.

International entry requirements

Please note we are unable to consider International applications due to UKVI regulations

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

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

2026/27
Full-time Fees
The College will charge a fee of £9,000 per annum for undergraduate students, £7200.00 per annum for HND/HNC students, ( £3600 -part-time), £9,000 for BSc Construction Top- Up students.
£9,000 for BSc (Hons) Animal Behavioural Science & Welfare( Top-up) Students, £9,000 for BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy Top-Up students and £9,000 for BSc (Hons) Sports Performance and Coaching Top-up students
Students who started their courses in previous academic years will continue to pay the same fee as when they started.
Part time Students will pay £1500 per 20 credits
For all additional course costs please contact the provider .

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