Animal Management FdSc
Weston College of Further and Higher Education
Key Course Facts
Course Description
As a £1 billion industry with more than 13,000 businesses in the UK alone, there are so many employment opportunities in the sectors relating to animal management and science. This Foundation Degree enhances students' attractiveness to these employers by providing a broad case of skills and knowledge in key areas including animal biology, behaviour, welfare, health and nutrition.
Alongside academic study, you'll learn the analytical and research skills required for further study, and you'll also undertake a work placement with an organisation dealing with wildlife, pets or livestock.
It is taught by our expert and experienced lecturers in the bespoke science laboratories and classrooms at our Knightstone Campus in the centre of Weston, with practical studies sometimes taking place at the nearby Badgworth Equine and Animal Centre.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Costs
Tuition Fees Animal Management FdSc
England UK | £8900 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £8900 | year 1 |
Scotland | £8900 | year 1 |
Wales | £8900 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £8900 | year 1 |
Ireland | £8900 | year 1 |
EU | £12500 | year 1 |
International | £12500 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
About Weston College of Further and Higher Education
Weston College of Further and Higher Education is an education provider located in the seaside town of Weston, in England.
Student composition of Weston College of Further and Higher Education
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Total number of students enrolled at Weston College of Further and Higher Education by level Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Where is this programme taught
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