Animal Science

Coleg Sir Gar
Undergraduate FdSc Full-time 2 Years Agriculture and related sciences

UCAS Points

40 points

About this course

The Foundation Degree in Animal Science is validated by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Carmarthen. It is delivered at the college's Pibwrlwyd Campus where a range of animal facilities are based.

Students are required to undertake compulsory internship within an animal/environmental or equine related business.

The course programme provides the knowledge, understanding and critical analytical skills to inform current and future professionals and draws on a wide range of intellectual resources, theoretical perspectives and academic disciplines to facilitate understanding of animal sciences across a diverse range of species and fields of study.

In addition to these core elements, the programme encourages student research and discussion in relation to current issues of animal management, ethics, legislation and environmental change.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 40 points

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: FdSc

Location: Carmarthen

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: FdSc

Location: Carmarthen

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
3111 Laboratory technicians
2112 Biological scientists
2151 Conservation professionals
1212 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services

Course Details

Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Carmarthen
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Agriculture and related sciences