This course offers a fresh approach to animal science, which is achieved by incorporating practical animal husbandry skills into a broad programme of academic study; students develop a sound understanding of scientific principles whilst also developing practical competence with a wide range of species; the final year dissertation aims to develop research skills within the context of the animal sector; students must add the following course code to their UCAS application depending on their choice of option: Companion and zoo management: COM; Equine studies: EQUS; Biological surveying: BIO; Conservation management: CON; Ecology: ECO; Event management: EVE; Farm livestock production: FAR; Wildlife conservation: WIL.