Qualification: BSC (Hons) Animal Biology and Wildlife Conservation

Location: Canterbury College

Fee: £6000 p.a. FT UK students, £3000 p.a. PT UK students. EU students, please contact the department for further information.

Related downloads: BSc (Hons) Animal Biology and Wildlife Conservation Academic Handbook.pdf

BSC (Hons) Animal Biology and Wildlife Conservation

This is a top-up degree course for students who have completed the HND Applied Animal Science or equivalent award. This course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the biology of animals and the conservation of wildlife.

UCAS codes

Institution name: University of Kent
Institution code: K24
Course code: CD34
Campus name: Canterbury College
Campus code: C

What will I learn?

The seven modules studied will be selected from:

Conservation Zoology
Conservation & Wildlife Heritage
Animal Adaptations
Clinical Animal Behaviour
Pathology & Immunology
Anthrozoology
Conservation Research Project

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is by examinations and coursework including projects, essays and presentations.

Entry requirements

To be considered for entry to this honours degree top-up award, applicants must have 240 credits in a related discipline. This usually means a pass grade or above at HND or a pass grade or above at FdA (foundation degree).

Additional information & other costs

Students will have access to well-equipped laboratories and an animal centre. You will have as much practical involvement with animals as possible, and a number of trips and activities are organised each year. There will be an additional cost for all trips.

Delivery is through lectures, seminars and tutorials, normally over three days a week.

Hours Yr1: 360
Self-directed study hours: 840

In association with The University of Kent.

Course fees for the 2022/23 academic year are £6000 p.a. FT and £3000 p.a. PT for UK students. EU students, please contact the department. For further information please refer to guidance from the UK Government and Student Finance England.

If you have a disability including learning difficulties, mental health or long term illness, you may be eligible to claim an allowance to cover extra costs both academic and personal. This is known as Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) and can be applied for through Student Finance at the same time as your student tuition fee and/or maintenance loan. Please refer to UK Government guidance for further information.

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