Program Overview

Introduction to FdSc Animal Health and Management

The FdSc Animal Health and Management course is a two-year, full-time program offered by Cornwall College in partnership with the University of Plymouth. The course is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to develop themselves in terms of their personal and employability skills, with a focus on animal health and management.

Course Details

• UCAS Course Code: D320
• Institution Code: C78
• Duration: 2 years
• Course Type: Full-time
• Study Location: Duchy College (Stoke Climsland)

Year 1 Core Modules

• Personal and Employability Skills Development (CORC1013C): This module is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to develop themselves in terms of their personal and employability skills.
• Introduction to Animal Health (CORD1044): This module will study the causes of infectious diseases and methods of disease spread, control, and prevention.
• Principles of Animal Science (CORD1045): The anatomy and physiology of a range of mammals and commonly kept non-mammalian vertebrates is vital knowledge for any animal treatment.
• Research Skills (CORD135): This module is designed to develop the student's knowledge of the underpinning principles of research, experimental design, and data analysis.
• Practical Animal Health and Management (CORD181):
• Animal Behaviour (CORD182):
• Animal Health Industry (CORD184):

Final Year Core Modules

• Contemporary Issues in Animal Health and Science (CORD2030):
• Applied Animal Nutrition (CORD2033):
• Animal Health and Disease (CORD2034):
• Animal Health Planning (CORD2035):
• Research Project (CORD2078):

Optional Modules

• Pharmacy and Diagnostics (CORD2031):
• Welfare, Care and Rehabilitation (CORD2032):

Fees, Costs, and Funding

As this course is delivered by one of our partner colleges, please note that tuition fee prices may be subject to change. The UK Government has indicated that further fee increases may be announced, and the University may increase annual tuition fees in subsequent years.

How to Apply

All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). To apply for this course, visit the UCAS website for more information, including application deadline dates.

Progression Routes

Completing this course enables you to progress onto related courses and programs with the University of Plymouth, such as the BSc (Hons) Biosciences.

Partnership with Cornwall College

The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world to make higher education more accessible. Cornwall College offers specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. As a student of two institutions, you get the best of both worlds, including a supportive learning environment and a university-level qualification awarded by the University of Plymouth.