Program Overview

Introduction to the FdSc Animal Health and Management Program

The FdSc Animal Health and Management program is a three-year, part-time course offered by Cornwall College in partnership with the University of Plymouth. This program 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

• Institution Code: C78
• Duration: 3 years
• Course Type: Part-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.
• 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. This module examines the structure of cells, tissues, and all major organ systems in detail with a focus on the maintenance of health including treatment of disease/injury.
• Practical Animal Health and Management (CORD181): Practical application of animal health and management principles.
• Animal Behaviour (CORD182): Understanding animal behavior is crucial for effective animal health and management.

Year 2 Core Modules

• Introduction to Animal Health (CORD1044): This module will study the causes of infectious diseases and methods of disease spread, control, and prevention. Students will develop an underpinning knowledge of the importance of health in animals and the factors that contribute to health.
• Research Skills (CORD135): This module is designed to develop the student's knowledge of the underpinning principles of research, experimental design, and data analysis.
• Animal Health Industry (CORD184): An overview of the animal health industry, including its structure, key players, and current issues.
• Applied Animal Nutrition (CORD2033): Understanding the nutritional needs of animals and how to apply this knowledge in practical settings.
• Animal Health and Disease (CORD2034): In-depth study of animal diseases, including their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Final Year Core Modules

• Contemporary Issues in Animal Health and Science (CORD2030): Examination of current issues and challenges in animal health and science.
• Animal Health Planning (CORD2035): Students learn how to plan and implement effective animal health strategies.
• Research Project (CORD2078): A research project that allows students to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world problem in animal health and management.

Optional Modules

• Pharmacy and Diagnostics (CORD2031): The use of pharmaceuticals and diagnostic techniques in animal health.
• Welfare, Care, and Rehabilitation (CORD2032): Focus on animal welfare, care, and rehabilitation, including ethical considerations and practical applications.

Fees, Costs, and Funding

As this course is delivered by one of the University's partner colleges, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding. Note that tuition fees may be subject to change based on government announcements.

Progression Routes

Completing this course enables students to progress onto related courses and programs with the University of Plymouth at level 5 or level 6, as specifically defined by this program's progression agreement, such as the BSc (Hons) Biosciences.

Partnership with Cornwall College

The University of Plymouth has a partnership with Cornwall College to deliver this course. Cornwall College offers a wide range of university-level specialist courses designed with employers and delivered by industry professionals. The partnership enables students to benefit from a supportive learning environment, smaller class sizes, and competitive pricing, while also being part of the University of Plymouth's academic community.