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Course Overview

You can complete an optional work placement year as part of this degree course at no extra cost.

The animal care industry is worth £1bn to the UK economy and has 13,000 businesses and around 78,000 employees. It includes boarding kennels, catteries, pet breeders, training, grooming, animal welfare charities, zoos, wildlife parks, public services and performing animals in film and television.
There are three core themes:

  • Animal science and genetics
  • Animal behaviour
  • Animal welfare

Most of your time is spent at our Middlesbrough campus where you study the theory and science related to animals.

Specialist modules in Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare themes are delivered at the Houghall Farm site of East Durham College, where you are supported by specialist staff. You are provided with a free travel pass to enable you to attend Houghall Farm, normally on one day a week.

The Houghall Farm site, set on a stunning 476-acre estate, minutes from Durham city centre, is a fantastic place to work with animals. A purpose-built small animal care centre had several specialist facilities including a snake house, lizard house, tortoise house, aquatics, small mammals house and an aviary. There is also a commercial dog grooming studio, 22-bay dog kennel and dog agility and walking area. The site is also home to horse riding stables, an arena and commercial pig and cattle facilities.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

Year 1 entry
96-112 UCAS tariff points
You must have GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 (grade C) or equivalent and have studied at least one relevant subject at Level 3. Eligible subjects include:

Biology
Applied Science

Typical Level 3 qualifications include:

A levels (within a minimum of grade C from one relevant subject)
BTEC Extended Diploma
Access to HE Diploma

Alternative equivalent UK and international qualifications and subjects are also considered. If you are not eligible for Year 1 entry, we also offer this course with an integrated foundation year.

Alternative progression routes
If you are not eligible to join this course directly then we may be able to help you prepare for admission by studying appropriate pre-degree Summer/Winter University modules.
Please contact us to discuss the alternative progression routes available to you.

We are not accepting applications from international students requiring a Student Visa.

Applicant Days
If you receive an offer to study with us you may be invited to attend one of our Applicant Days. This is a great opportunity to learn more about studying at Teesside by exploring our campus, seeing our excellent facilities, meeting staff and students, and finding out more about your course.

The Applicant Day provides you with information, guidance and advice to help you make the right choice. Even if you have attended an Open Day we encourage you to attend the Applicant Day - we are confident you will find your visit a useful experience.

Fees

Fee for UK Applicants

  • Full-time: £9250 a year
  • Part-time: £4500 (120 credits)

This information was accurate on : 29/04/2021
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