FDSAABWX - FdSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare - Programme Specification

This programme specification contains details on the learning outcomes and teaching assessment strategies for the FdSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare award.

This qualification prepares students for employment through a work placement in an approved role, giving extensive opportunity to engage with employers and to apply knowledge gained in the lecture theatre. These hours in the work place will be used to developed and demonstrate core competencies which are integral to the animal industry. Extensive self-reflection will form part of the learning process to ensure students are able to identify strengths and address weaknesses. Placements will be sought in local and national animal welfare charities, zoos, wildlife parks and similar in order to provide a clear opportunity to work closely with species of choice.

Through the broad range of teaching methods employed students will demonstrate confidence in their understanding and application of knowledge of scientific principles. Transferable skills will form an integral part of all assessment so students will demonstrate communication, IT, team work and presentation skills.