| Course Name |
Animal Behaviour & Welfare |
| Course Provider |
ATU - Donegal Campuses |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
ATU - Atlantic Technological University |
| Course Code |
LY_SANBW_B |
| Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
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Major |
Atlantic Technological University |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Letterkenny |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Contact Admission staff:
T: +353 (0)74 918 6000
E-mail admissions@lyit.ie |
| Duration |
1 year full-time add-on |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements
This is two semester, add-on Honours Degree programme for students who have achieved a Level 7 B.Sc. in Veterinary Nursing. Students who have completed an equivalent programme or a suitable alternate Level 7 with appropriate learning outcomes would also be considered for acceptance. |
| Number of Places |
25 |
| Application Date |
Advanced Entry applications should be made directly to the admissions office at LYIT.
The appropriate form may be downloaded from www.lyit.ie and is also available by email from lisa.devlin@lyit.ie /or submit by e-mail to admissions@lyit.ie.
or from
The Admissions Office
Letterkenny institute of Technology
Port Road Letterkenny
Tel: 074 918 6125
Closing Date of Application 1st April |
| Course Content |
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Our BSc Honours in Animal Behaviour and Welfare is a one year add on level 8 programme which has been designed to act as a progression route if you’ve successfully completed the level 7 BSc in Veterinary Nursing programme at...
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Our BSc Honours in Animal Behaviour and Welfare is a one year add on level 8 programme which has been designed to act as a progression route if you’ve successfully completed the level 7 BSc in Veterinary Nursing programme at LYIT, or a suitable alternate level 7 in another Higher Education Institution.
Having completed this course in Animal Behaviour and Welfare, you will be well placed to recognise a vulnerable animal, and educate the owner about how to best pre-empt these responses from developing into a behaviour and welfare problem.
The BSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare will allow you to obtain a BSc Honours in a relevant discipline while additionally increasing your skillset and ultimately enhancing your career opportunities.
Graduates with knowledge of Animal Behaviour and Welfare have a range of potential employment opportunities in animal welfare organisations, zoos, wildlife parks, research organisations and rescue centres and veterinary clinics.
You could also choose to take the next step and progress to become a professional animal behaviourist after some further postgraduate study and clinical training.
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| Subjects Taught |
Semester 1
• Animal Cognition & Behaviour Mandatory 10
• Animal Welfare Mandatory 10
• Welfare & Behaviour Aspects of Rehabilitation M 5
• Research Project Design Mandatory 5
Semester 2
• Anthrozoology Mandatory 10
• Research Project Mandatory 10
Choose one of the following:
• Advanced Veterinary Fluid Therapy Elective 10
• Wildlife Conservation & Welfare Elective 10 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Follow-on Courses
Follow up programmes elsewhere include:
Masters degrees at other institutes and universities at home and abroad.
Career opportunities
Successful graduates find themselves working in the following sectors:
• Private Veterinary Practices
• Animal Welfare Organisations
• Veterinary Hospitals
Graduate careers typically include:
• Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Animal Behaviourist
• Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist |
| Further Enquiries |
Department Administration:
Tel: +353 (0)74 9186309 /+353 (0)74 9186310
Head of Department Dr Kim Mc Fadden
Email: science@lyit.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186309 |
| Download Application Form |
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| Course Web Page |
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