Bachelor of Applied Science (Animal Management and Welfare)

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Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:
- 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
- 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved);
8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing);
14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau;

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will also need one or more of the following:

Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance;
Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency;
Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years;

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Course Information

If you're passionate about animal management and welfare, take your studies to the next level. In this programme, you'll develop a thorough understanding of animal health, handling and husbandry, as well as in-depth knowledge of animal behaviour modification.

Programme overview

Animal management and welfare is a rapidly growing field of study and work. This unique programme will prepare you with the applied knowledge and skills you need to be successful in a wide range of emerging animal management and welfare careers.

This programme addresses the demand for ethical professionals in industries and organisations associated with the management and care of animals. You’ll develop an understanding of animal behaviour modification, health and welfare, handling and husbandry, conservation, and human/animal interactions.

Bachelor of Applied Science highlights

A holistic approach that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills to evaluate the welfare, management and training needs of wild, exotic, and companion animals
Practical experience in simulated and real-world situations
Visits to various animal welfare organisations and voluntary groups; you may even be able to undertake part of your studies at one of their sites
A chance to complete a research project in an area of your own interest in order to develop the skills you'll need for a career in your chosen field
Relevant and current teaching: our lecturers keep up with industry trends through links with zoos in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch, the Department of Conservation, MPI Biosecurity and the SPCA
A teaching team of highly qualified and experienced animal behaviour experts, animal trainers, animal welfare scientists, and veterinarians

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Diversity of Life: Animals (NSCI5103), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To develop an understanding of the basis of the taxonomic classification of the major animal groups, their phylogenetic relationships and how different animal forms have adapted to different ways of living.
Principles of Biology (NSCI5104), 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS), To develop an understanding of the underlying chemical and physical processes which serve to promote and enable order in biological systems.
Introduction to Animal Behaviour and Welfare (NSCI5702), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To promote an understanding of the basic principles of animal behaviour and welfare as it applies to a range of animal species.
Earth Processes (NSCI5730), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To provide a scientific understanding of physical and chemical processes and their interactions which are essential to life on Earth.
Principles of Ecology (NSCI5731), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To develop an understanding of the interactions that occur between organisms and their environment.
Contemporary Issues in Biology (NSCI5734), 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS), To enable students to research contemporary issues in biological sciences and thereby facilitate the acquisition of fundamental academic skills that support studies in the Bachelor of Applied Science.
Science and Society (NSCI5735), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To explore ways in which Science and human society have developed and interacted throughout history; to equip students with an appreciation that science takes place within a broad cultural framework and to recognise the validity of differing points of view.
Principles of Animal Husbandry (NSCI5738), 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS), To enable the student to develop an understanding of the theoretical basis and application of animal husbandry in a range of animal species.
Research Methods (NSCI6730), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To develop skills in research methodology that will allow students to plan and initiate research, to analyse data and to critically appraise research findings.
Companion Animal Behaviour (NSCI6731), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To enable students to apply animal behaviour concepts to a range of applied situations focussing on the welfare of companion animals.
Animal Health and Welfare (NSCI6732), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To enable students to evaluate the methods used in assessing the welfare status of animals and to develop an understanding of how animal health is impacted by environmental factors.
Animal Breeding and Nutrition (NSCI6737), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To enable the students to develop an understanding of the management of breeding and nutrition in a range of animal species.
Vertebrate Physiology (NSCI6741), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To promote an understanding of the physiological responses of animals to environmental challenges and stressors.
Global Issues in Animal Welfare (NSCI7101), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To provide students with the opportunity to critically evaluate historical and recent issues relating to animal welfare research and practices in a global context.
Negotiated Research-SA/SB (Sem A) (NSCI7731-SA), 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS), To provide students with an opportunity to complete an in-depth applied science study using research skills and to disseminate their findings in an appropriate format.
Negotiated Research-SA/SB (Sem B) (NSCI7731-SB), 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS), To provide students with an opportunity to complete an in-depth applied science study using research skills and to disseminate their findings in an appropriate format.