Animal Science

Description

This degree covers everything from animal behaviour and welfare to reproduction and nutrition, and could lead to a vocational career in the animal sector.

You'll study scientific principles, such as:

• physiology
• genetics
• biochemistry

You complement this with animal behaviour topics like behaviour, breeding and parasitology.

You gain practical experience through regular visits to local animal centres and the University's two farms. Work placement opportunities also enhance your employability.

Our Animal Science research group means you study at the cutting edge of the discipline and will develop a high level of scientific knowledge.

Study at the cutting edge

Our curriculum is shaped by the discoveries of the University's specialist Animal Science research group, who have particular expertise in the assessment of animal welfare.

• You will study modules designed around the latest research discoveries of our staff, meaning you will be learning at the cutting-edge of the discipline.
• You have chance to conduct research of your own by undertaking an optional research project in Stage 3.

As the degree progresses, you can tailor it to your own animal interests, specialising in either:

• companion animals (including cats, dogs, horses and other less common pet species), or
• farm animals (including cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry)

whilst also maintaining some study of the other animal grouping.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 15490 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time Intensity Flexible

Course Content

Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.

Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

• ACE1011 Applied Domestic Animal Physiology
• ACE1012 Domestic Animal Physiology
• ACE1013 Introduction to Genetics
• ACE1017 Data Analysis and Presentation
• ACE1020 Man’s Uses of Animals
• ACE1021 Animal Health
• ACE1027 Animal Behaviour Methodology
• BIO1004 Microbiology 1
• BIO1019 Introductory Biochemistry for Biologists

Optional modules

You take 20 credits of the following optional modules:

• ACE1014 British Agriculture
• ACE1030 Man’s Uses of Plants
• ACE1033 Introduction to Agribusiness Management
• BIO1001 Cell Biology 1
• BIO1002 The Animal Kingdom
• BIO1005 Evolution
• MKT1000 Essentials of Marketing

Other optional modules may also be available.

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• ACE2025 Animal Breeding
• ACE2026 Communication Skills for Animal Scientists
• ACE2028 Animal Feed Science and Technology
• ACE2030 Data Analysis and Interpretation
• ACE2031 Animal Parasitology
• ACE2034 Introduction to Immunology
• BIO2012 Molecular Genetics and Mammalian Biochemistry
• BIO2013 Animal Behaviour

Optional modules

You choose 40 credits from the following list:

• ACE2019 Grassland
• ACE2021 Ruminant Livestock
• ACE2029 Agriculture and the Environment
• ACE2033 Equine Studies
• ACE2035 Companion Animals
• ACE2043 Non-ruminant Livestock
• ACE2057 Zoo Animal Science and Management
• ACE2059 Nutrition and Metabolism
• BIO2007 Vertebrate Biology
• BIO2014 Animal Physiology
• BUS2000 Human Resource Management
• MKT2000 Global Marketing Environments
• NCL2007 Career Development for Second Year Students

Other optional modules may also be available.

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

• ACE3046 Animal Science Issues
• ACE3047 Animal Health Conference
• ACE3050 Animal Nutrition and Growth
• ACE3055 Domestic Animal Biochemistry

Optional modules

You take 30 credits of the following optional modules:

Either:

• ACE3097 Animal Science Research Project

Or:

• ACE3045 Animal Sciences Work Placement AND
• ACE3096 Animal Science Dissertation

You then select two modules relating to either companion animals (including cats, dogs and horses and other less common pet species ) or cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry.

Either:

• ACE3044 Companion Animal Reproduction
• ACE3049 Companion Animal Behaviour

Or:

• ACE3043 Livestock Reproduction
• ACE3048 Livestock Behaviour

Finally, you choose two of the following optional modules:

• ACE3022 Animal Welfare and Environment
• ACE3039 Rural Enterprise Diversification
• ACE3040 Animal Product Quality and Marketing
• ACE3067 Climate Change and Land Use
• BIO3001 Animal Ecophysiology

Other optional modules may also be available.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 90

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis. If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.

- A Levels

ABB-BBB including Biology and another science subject but excluding General Studies. Chemistry is preferred at A/AS level but not essential. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B) required if not offered at A/AS level.

- Scottish Qualifications

AABBB-AABB at Higher Grade including two science subjects. Advanced Higher Biology preferred. Chemistry desirable at Higher Grade but not essential.

- International Baccalaureate

32-35 points including Biology at Higher Level grade 6. Chemistry preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and Chemistry required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

- Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1B1B1B-ABBBB at Higher Level, to include two science subjects (which may include Mathematics).

- Access Qualifications

At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction in Biology (or Biology-related units) and in addition at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit in other units to include Mathematical Studies and/or Quantitative Methods.

- BTEC Level 5 HND

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

A science-related subject such as Animal Management, Equine Management or Agriculture within which there are substantial Biology and Chemistry units, overall at DDM grade. Students are asked to outline in their personal statement exactly which modules they have taken as part of the National Diploma. Evidence of numeracy skills required, either GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B) or Key Skills Level 2 Application of Number taken within the National Diploma.

- Cambridge Pre-U

D3,M2,M2-M2,M2,M2 in Principal Subjects including Biology and another science subject. Chemistry is preferred but not essential. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B) required if not offered at a higher level.

- PARTNERS - A Levels

BBC including Biology and another science subject and excluding General Studies. Chemistry is preferred at A/AS level but not essential. Mathematics required at GCSE (minimum grade B) if not offered at A/AS level.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

- PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

A science-related subject with substantial Biology and Chemistry units as described above at overall MMM grade. Evidence of numeracy skills required, either GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B) or Key Skills Level 2 Application of Number taken within the National Diploma.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

- English Language Requirements

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Visit our International Students webpages to find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

- International Foundation Programmes

If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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