Animal
The BSc (Hons) Animal Management (Livestock Technology) - (Top-up) course offers students the opportunity to extend their FdA, HND or DipHE Level 5 qualification.
Our BSc (Hons) Animal Science (Livestock Technology) - (Top-up) focuses more on the biological approach with courses on genetics, biotechnology and animal growth alongside core topics of behaviour, nutrition and health.
Course Modules
| STAGE THREE | |
|---|---|
| SEMESTER A | SEMESTER B |
| Capstone Project (30 credits) |
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| Applied Nutrition and Feeding (15 credits) |
Applied Behaviour and Animal Welfare (15 credits) |
| Strategies and Issues in Animal Breeding (15 credits) |
Applied Health Management (15 credits) |
| Livestock Technology (15 credits) |
Developments in Livestock Production (15 credits) |
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a Level 5 qualification relevant to Animal Management (Livestock Technology).
For example:
- Foundation Degree
- Higher National Diploma (HND)
- or Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE)
Learning & Teaching Methods
The following list shows the variety of learning and teaching methods experienced on this course.
- Animal handling practicals involving work with a wide range of domesticated and captive animal species
- Tutorials
- Seminars and debates
- Inquiry-based learning
- Visits
- Online quizzes, wikis and activities
- Laboratory practical classes including dissections
Assessment Methods
This course provides a mix of assessment methods including.
- Practical assessments with companion and zoo animals, farm livestock and horses
- Examinations - both multiple choice and essay questions
- Presentations - both individually and in small groups
- Essays and technical reports
- Assessed seminars
- Case studies
- Experimental work and laboratory reports
- Poster presentations
- Debates
- Dissertation
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