The FdSc Applied Animal Management programme is designed to reflect ongoing developments within the animal industry including the use of working animals within society, the need to protect and enhance the habitats and populations of animal species as well as the importance of enhancing animal health and welfare through the use of evidence-driven practice provided by the work of a broad range of animal manual therapists.
Competent practical animal husbandry and handling/restraint skills, within the industry as a whole, are paramount and as such the course enables students to work with a range of domestic, farm, exotic and wildlife species, within industry environments. This provides students with valuable experience for gaining insight into the different sectors of the industry, observing differences within practice (including specialist equipment use) and networking for future volunteering and career opportunities.
The course is based around four main themes:
Animal husbandry: health, disease, nutrition, behaviour, breeding, habitat and the enhancement of welfare
Animal training: learning theories and training programmes designed for health reasons, scent detection, support therapy and entertainment
Animal preservation: disease prevention and control, rescue and rehabilitation, and breeding for the conservation of species
Animal physical therapies: principles & methodologies, health and well-being benefits and the use of evidence-based treatment
UCAS Institution Code: L42 UCAS Course Code: D320
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The programme investigates the use of animals within society, the need to protect and enhance the habitats and populations of animal species as well as the importance of enhancing animal health and welfare, through the use of evidence-driven practice provided by the work of a broad range of animal physical therapists, trainers and carers.
The course facilitates practical experience, of working with a range of domestic, farm, exotic and wildlife species, within industry environments.
The course is based around 4 main themes:
1. Animal husbandry; health, disease, nutrition, behaviour, breeding, habitat and the enhancement of welfare.
2. Animal training; learning theories and training programmes designed for health reasons, scent detection, support therapy and entertainment.
3. Animal preservation; disease prevention and control, rescue and rehabilitation, and breeding for the conservation of species.
4. Animal physical therapies; principles & methodologies, health and well-being benefits and the use of evidence-based treatment.
Level 4:
Comparative Anatomy & Physiology
Animal Health & Disease
Comparative Animal Nutrition
Animal Husbandry & Collection Management
Animal Behaviour & Welfare
Study Skills & Biological Principles
Level 5:
Evolution & Ecology
Animals in Society
Animal Cognition & Training
Wildlife Management, Rescue & Rehabilitation
Introduction to Animal Physical Therapies
Research Methods & Project Preparation
A minimum of 64 UCAS Tariff points from:
GCE A and AS Levels in relevant subjects
BTEC National or City and Guilds Technical (Diploma or Extended Diploma) in a relevant subject
Access to HE Diploma
T Levels
Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher with at least one subject at Advanced Higher
Plus
GCSE English – Grade C/4 or above
GCSE Maths – Grade C/4 or above
*For mature applicants, some experience may be taken in lieu of A Levels/BTECs
ENIC confirmed equivalent of 64 UCAS points
IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Equivalent English language qualifications are acceptable for applicants not requiring a Tier 4 student visa
Applicants will need to undertake a DBS criminal record check to study on this programme. This can be paid for using the Career Degree Bursary. Learn more about the DBS Check.
Full-time, two years. Whilst the majority of the sessions delivered at College will fall between Monday and Friday from 9am - 5pm, it is expected that students are available and willing to undertake activities in the evenings and at weekends.
It is also expected that students complete between three and eight hours of additional independent study per week in order to be successful on this programme.
The assessment methods typically used throughout the programme include:
Practical
Demonstrations
Presentations
Reports
Exam
Progression
On successful completion of this course, students may progress onto the BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Management (Top-Up) degree at Lincoln College.
Per Academic Year
Home Students - £8,000
International Students - £9,500
Tuition fees will remain unchanged for the duration of a student’s continuous enrolment.
College Workwear and Personal Protective Equipment: £120 (Compulsory)
DBS check: £48.20 (Compulsory)
Please see the full ‘HE Terms and Conditions’ for details of additional library and printing costs associated with this programme.
Additional compulsory course costs can be paid for using the Career Degree Bursary. The scheme allows students to access the bursary (up to a maximum value of £500 for full-time or £250 part-time students) for additional optional courses, workshops, professional memberships and resources. There is no cash alternative. Students who wish to access opportunities in excess of the Career Degree Bursary may do so at full cost to themselves.
This course is validated by the University of Hull. The validating institution is responsible for awarding the qualification at the end of the programme. Students on validated courses are OfS registered, funded and taught at Lincoln College and it is the responsibility of the College to manage all aspects of this provision. The validating institution maintains an oversight of the programme throughout the academic year and must be satisfied that students are being taught in line with the required academic standards of the awarding institution. For full details and information of the responsibilities and conditions of study of both Lincoln College and the validating partners please see the Policies section.
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