Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation Science (with Foundation Year)

Our BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation Science with foundation year programme is top in the UK for overall satisfaction and learning community in the 2019 National Student Survey*. This broad-based course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to enter a variety of professions within the animal sector. Students will develop their knowledge in the core themes of animal behaviour, welfare and conservation. At level 6 students will design and implement their own research project, enabling them to specialise in an area of their choice. Personal and professional development is embedded within the course to maximise students’ employability within the industry and to enable you to focus upon your chosen career path. This course is based at our rural Northop campus, set in the stunning North Wales countryside, with access to a rare breeds farm, animal unit, equestrian facility and woodland. Off-site visits to animal charities, wildlife centres and other industry related venues form part of the course. **The Foundation year is taught at our Wrexham campus, with Level 4 (year 2) studies moving to our Northop campus.

UCAS Tariff - 48 - 72 points
Our general entry requirement for the foundation year is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed. The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications.

AS
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MP - MM
Scottish Advanced Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
48-72 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff point requirement.

Extended Project
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
48-72 UCAS Tariff points

Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
48-72 UCAS Tariff points

A level - EEE - DDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
48-72 UCAS Tariff points

Scottish Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points