Program Overview

Introduction to BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Health

The BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Health course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of animal health and welfare. The course is delivered by Cornwall College, a partner institution of the University of Plymouth.

Course Details

• UCAS Course Code: BAAH
• Institution Code: C78
• Duration: 1 year
• Course Type: Full-time, with a part-time route available
• Study Location: Duchy College (Rosewarne, Stoke Climsland, and Bicton)

Year 1 Modules

Core Modules

• Applied Animal Health and Welfare (CORD3000): Explores the principles of general pathology and systemic pathophysiology, evaluating the welfare of affected animals using common ethical frameworks.
• Resource Management and Leadership (CORD3003): Develops evaluative skills and synthesizes existing and emerging management and leadership practices to ensure effective management of animal-based resources.
• Honours Project (CORD321): Provides the opportunity for students to develop and demonstrate research skills through the design, implementation, and evaluation of a research project.

Optional Modules

• Applied Veterinary Pharmacology (CORD3001): Equips students with the skills and knowledge to safely and confidently work with veterinary pharmaceuticals in the treatment, prevention, and management of disease in companion, equine, and farm animals.
• Clinical Animal Behaviour (CORD3002): Explores the underlying principles of animal behaviour using psychological theories and applies learning theory and other psychological concepts to understand and solve animal behavioural problems.
• Animal Therapy (CORD3004): Provides a detailed knowledge and understanding of alternative therapies, evaluating their effectiveness and exploring valid research carried out in other species and humans.
• Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nursing (CORD3006): Covers the implementation and evaluation of advanced nursing care for emergency surgical and critically ill medical animal patients, including critical care procedures, patient monitoring, and legal and ethical considerations.

Fees, Costs, and Funding

As this course is delivered by a partner college, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding. Note that tuition fee prices may change, and the UK Government has indicated that further fee increases may be announced.

How to Apply

All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). The UCAS course code and institution code are required for the application.

Partnership with Cornwall College

The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world to make higher education more accessible. Cornwall College is one of these partners, offering specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price.

Studying with Cornwall College

Cornwall College provides a wide range of university-level specialist courses, designed with employers and delivered by industry professionals. The college is located in one of the most beautiful places in the world, offering a unique study experience.

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Academic Partnerships

The University of Plymouth's Academic Partnerships enable students to enroll for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home or engage in distance learning. This provides a supportive learning environment and a university-level qualification awarded by the University of Plymouth.