Applied Animal Studies (top-up)

One year full-time or flexible part-time.

Drawing on expertise across a wide range of animal categories offered by Moulton College, the course will further develop the student's analysis of the scientific background underpinning the study of animals.

This course builds on the HND/Foundation Degree programme in Applied Animal Studies and is available as a level three course only. All students undertake a research methods programme and complete a research project based on a topic of particular interest within the animal sector. There is flexibility in the choice of topic although all students will work under the guidance of a project tutor. In addition students may select two streams for specialist study.

Modules are available in the areas of zoo management, veterinary health, animal science, animal behaviour, animal conservation or animal welfare. The pathways available may be influenced by student numbers. Students wishing to enter the course from other animal related HND or Foundation Degree programmes may find their option choice determined by previous experience. Such students will be advised on the module choice available at application.

• Range of options covering career choices
• Practical and commercial facilities, including on-site animal therapy centre, veterinary practice, farm and animal unit
• Potential to study part-time
• Successful record of student achievement over a number of years

• Advanced animal physiology
• Biological conservation
• Comparative animal welfare and ethics
• Complementary animal therapies
• Exhibitory
• Research methods
• Research project

A wide variety of assessment methods are used including written work, presentations, practical project work, examinations and time-constrained assessment. The assessment is continuous throughout the course.

Recent graduates are now employed in the animal sector, in zoos and national animal welfare organisations such as the RSPCA and WSPA. Other employment avenues include animal welfare groups, animal conservation organisations (both in the UK and overseas), local authority animal welfare offices, animal breeding companies, animal nutrition companies, veterinary and medical laboratories, veterinary surgeries, HM Customs and Excise, racehorse stables and educational institutions. Students have also progressed onto MSc programmes in animal behaviour and wildlife conservation.