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BSc/BSc (Hons) Animal Management and Science 2018 Entry UCAS Code: D302

Overview

A three year honours degree programme which includes skills and knowledge that can be applied to a wide range of areas within the animal management industries. On this programme there is an emphasis on animal science, health and conservation. Students on full time BSc programmes must complete a minimum of 10 weeks approved work experience to acquire a minimum of 30 placement credits.

Description

Modules of Study Include:

Year 1

Academic Skills

Introduction to Business

Anatomy and Physiology

Animal Health

Fundamentals of Evolutionary Ecology and Classification

Animal Behaviour

Introduction to Genetics and Biochemistry

Practical Animal Husbandry

Year 2

Applied Animal Health

Microbiology and Parasitology

Animal Nutrition

Welfare, Legislation and Ethics

Field and Laboratory Skills

Epigenetics and Genetics

Academic Development

Elective Modules

Incubation and Rearing

Collections Husbandry

Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology

Year 3

Dissertation

Biotechnology

Population Genetics

Recent Advances in Animal Management and Science

Research Methods

Elective Modules

Behavioural Ecology

Aquatics Ecosystem Management

Enclosure Design and Stock Management

Wildlife Biology

Sustainability in Animal Industries

Entry Requirements

BSc/BSc (Hons)

84 UCAS points plus 5 GCSEs including English, Maths and Science at grade C or above.

Further Study

Previous students have gone on to complete MSc qualifications. Several students also go on to secure jobs as lecturers, or internships in zoos and a variety of animal collections nationally and internationally as well as in research laboratories.

We were very excited to welcome ITN Productions on campus on Thursday. The Association of Colleges, in partnership with ITN, is producing a documentary that will show that learning is not restricted to a classroom environment. ITN visited our farm, campus and Askham Bryan Wildlife & Conservation Park to interview our staff and students, finding out more about the College’s mission to work with industry and provide excellence in land-based education. We can’t wait to see the finished documentary!

A huge to congratulations to our hardworking and dedicated team at Askham Bryan Wildlife & Conservation Park, who tonight won at the Visit York Tourism Awards 2018. The Wildlife Park, which was officially opened to the public just over a year ago, was nominated under the Newcomer of the Year category. An incredible achievement, well done!

Congratulations to our second year Level 3 Equine students, who enjoyed Cross Country Schooling around the course at Rose Thorpe Park Equestrian Centre, to celebrate achieving their Riding over Fences Cross Country Module. Fantastic work!

Thinking of working in the Agriculture industry? Want to have a taste of what it’s like? Join us at our last Taster Day of the year, Monday 25th June. Book your place here: https://www.askham-bryan.ac.uk/whats-on/event/2018/…/25/1967 We can’t wait to see you there!

Our Animal Management students enjoyed a five day tour of Czech Republic and Germany earlier this month. The group visited various Zoos’, such as Prague Zoo, Pilsner Zoo and Leipzig Zoo and benefited from guest lectures and behind the scene tours of the collections. Students also enjoyed cultural experiences, such as a visit to Czech Republic’s famous Pilsner Brewery. The trip was a great opportunity for the students to see different types of collection and management systems within the zoological society. It also helped the students understand how the UK position fits in with European systems and the wider picture.

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