Program Overview

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Overview of the University of Kent

The University of Kent offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including the Animal Science (top-up) BA (Hons) program. This program is designed to be a progression route for students who have successfully completed the HND in Applied Animal Science or equivalent award.

The Animal Science (top-up) BA (Hons) Program

The Animal Science (top-up) BA (Hons) program is a one-year, full-time course taught at Canterbury College and awarded by the University of Kent. The program provides students with access to well-equipped laboratories and an animal centre, and includes a range of modules covering anthrozoology, wildlife heritage, pathology and immunology, and animal science.

Modules

The six modules studied will be selected from:

• Animal Adaptations
• Clinical Animal Behaviour
• Pathology and Immunology
• Conservation and Wildlife Heritage
• Animal Reproduction
• Anthrozoology
• Clinical Animal Science There will also be an independent research project which will be undertaken alongside the taught modules.

Teaching and Assessment

Assessment is by coursework projects, essays, presentations, and examinations. Delivery is through lectures, seminars, and tutorials, normally over three days a week.

Entry Requirements

International students cannot be admitted to this program at this time due to visa restrictions.

• English Language Requirements: This course requires a Good level of English language, equivalent to B2 on CEFR.
• Examples:
  • IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
  • GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English Language
  • IB Standard Level Grade 5 or above in English A: Language and Literature
  • A Level Grade C or above in English Language or English Literature.
• Students will need at least a Merit grade at HND in Applied Animal Science or other relevant discipline or a foundation degree with a value of 240 credits.

Fees and Funding

The 2024/25 fees for this course are £6,000 per annum full-time for UK students.

• General information: For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see the Student Finance Guide.
• Additional costs: There will be an additional cost for any trips.
• IT Equipment: Students will require regular access to a desktop computer/laptop with an internet connection to use the University of Kent’s online resources and systems.

Research Areas

The University of Kent has a range of research strengths, including:

• Research centres
• Research impact
• REF 2021 The University also has a number of research institutes, including:
• Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology
• Institute of Cyber Security for Society
• Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries
• Institute of Health, Social Care and Wellbeing

Student Life

The University of Kent offers a range of student services, including:

• Accommodation
• Student experience
• Fees and funding
• Scholarships
• Term dates

About the University of Kent

The University of Kent is a leading university located in the UK. It has a range of academic schools, including:

• Kent Business School
• Kent Law School
• School of Arts and Architecture
• School of Computing
• School of Economics, Politics and International Relations
• School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics
• School of Humanities
• School of Natural Sciences
• School of Psychology
• School of Social Sciences The University also has a range of information for different groups, including:
• Applicants
• Parents and family
• Students
• Staff
• Alumni
• Business and partners
• Paying online

Governance and Planning

The University of Kent has a range of governance and planning documents, including:

• Access agreements
• Transparency return
• Modern Slavery Act Statement
• Charity information
• Locations
• Support us
• What's on
• News
• Business services
• Career opportunities
• Sustainability

Contact Information

The University of Kent can be contacted through its website or by visiting its locations. The University also has a range of social media links, including:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• YouTube
• TikTok

Affiliations

The University of Kent has a range of affiliations, including:

• University affiliations
• Research affiliations
• Industry affiliations

Additional Information

The University of Kent has a range of additional information, including:

• Courses
• Undergraduates
• Postgraduates
• International students
• Part-time and short courses
• Student experience
• Accommodation
• Fees and funding
• Scholarships
• Term dates
• Research
• Governance and planning
• Access agreements
• Transparency return
• Modern Slavery Act Statement
• Charity information
• Locations
• Support us
• What's on
• News
• Business services
• Career opportunities
• Sustainability