Animal Management (Bioveterinary Science) - BSc (Hons), CertHE, DipHE

Program Overview

The Animal Management (Bioveterinary Science) degree at ARU Writtle equips students with knowledge and skills in animal health and welfare. Through a combination of theoretical and practical learning, the program prepares graduates for careers in animal industry, including welfare enforcement, animal health inspection, and wildlife conservation. Students benefit from dedicated facilities and opportunities for hands-on experience with various animal species.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Animal Management (Bioveterinary Science) degree at ARU Writtle aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to work in the animal industry with a focus on animal health and welfare. The program covers essential aspects of animal management, including animal husbandry, nutrition, breeding, microbiology and parasitology, and immunology. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience, the program prepares students for a successful career in the field.

Outline:

Year 1

• Professional Skills for the Animal Industry (30 credits)
• Animal Biology (30 credits)
• Ethics of Animal Use (15 credits)
• Human-Animal Interaction (15 credits)
• Animal Husbandry (15 credits)
• Ecology and Evolution (15 credits)

Year 2

• Research Methods (15 credits)
• Commercial and Professional Skills for Animal Science (15 credits)
• Behaviour (15 credits)
• Animal Health and Welfare (15 credits)
• Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology (15 credits)
• Principles of Animal Nutrition
• Reproduction and Breeding (15 credits)
• Veterinary Immunology (15 credits)

Year 3

• Capstone Project (30 credits)
• Applied Nutrition and Feeding (15 credits)
• Applied Health Management (15 credits)
• Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health (15 credits)
• Strategies and Issues in Animal Breeding (15 credits)
• Applied Behaviour and Animal Welfare (15 credits)
• Veterinary Ethics and Legislation (15 credits)

Assessment:

Students' progress is assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Practical assessments involving work with companion, zoo, farm, and equine animals
• Examinations (multiple choice and essay questions)
• Presentations
• Essays and technical reports
• Assessed seminars
• Case studies
• Experimental work and laboratory reports
• Poster presentations
• Debates
• Dissertation

Teaching:

ARU Writtle's Animal Management (Bioveterinary Science) program is taught by subject-specialist staff. Students benefit from campus facilities including dedicated canine and equine centers, a small animal unit, and a working farm. The program also offers opportunities for students to participate in behind-the-scenes trips and other experiences.

Careers:

Graduates of the Animal Management (Bioveterinary Science) program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Welfare enforcement
• Animal health inspection
• Wildlife conservation and management
• Animal nutrition and pet food manufacturing
• Animal science education
• Animal training
• Disease surveillance
• Quarantine officer
• Working for wildlife agencies such as RSPB, Natural England, or Scottish Natural Heritage

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

• £9,250

International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

• £13,900

Payment:

• You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments.
• We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter.