Welcome to our science-based degree courses. Whether it is through the board base of Public and Environmental Health or our applied biomedical laboratory science programme or the specific animal management degrees that you have an interest in.
UCWs state-of-the art laboratories allow our courses to be practically orientated. With a strong focus on employability and established partnerships with industry leaders, who inform all of our work, our programme of courses offers you the specialist skills and knowledge required for today’s science graduate.
UCW offers both a Degree apprenticeship and a traditional 3 year full time programmes.
Across all these programmes are taught in small class sizes, by expert staff and, you will learn in industry-standard laboratories designed to equip you with the practical knowledge and experience needed for a career in science.
Delivered in partnership with:
Welcome to our science-based degree courses. Whether it is through the board base of Public and Environmental Health or our applied biomedical laboratory science programme or the specific animal management degrees that you have an interest in.
UCWs state-of-the art laboratories allow our courses to be practically orientated. With a strong focus on employability and established partnerships with industry leaders, who inform all of our work, our programme of courses offers you the specialist skills and knowledge required for today’s science graduate.
UCW offers both a Degree apprenticeship and a traditional 3 year full time programmes.
Across all these programmes are taught in small class sizes, by expert staff and, you will learn in industry-standard laboratories designed to equip you with the practical knowledge and experience needed for a career in science.
"I gained experience working with animals in Puxton Park and also while doing my placement work. Lectures gave me knowledge which I can use on a daily basis."
Luiza Hajder, FdSc Animal Management
"The lecturing team were so enthusiastic about the subjects they were teaching, and the knowledge I gained has been fundamental for my development."
Leanne now works as an attractions manager at an aquarium.
Leanne now works as an attractions manager at an aquarium.
Leanne, Animal Management FdSc
"The encouragement, support and guidance from the lecturers at UCW was great."
Nathan studied Public and Environmental Health at UCW and started a successful consultancy business when he graduated. He was nominated for the CIEH Rising Star Award in 2019.
Nathan studied Public and Environmental Health at UCW and started a successful consultancy business when he graduated. He was nominated for the CIEH Rising Star Award in 2019.
Nathan, Public and Environmental Health BSc (Hons)
“The tutors were amazing and this course helped me find my direction and work out what I really wanted to do. The Foundation Degree covered a wide variety of subjects, but you also get the chance to focus on what really interests you.”
Rebekah is now continuing her training to become a veterinary nurse.
Rebekah is now continuing her training to become a veterinary nurse.
Rebekah, Animal Management FdSc
We're taking education to a whole new level. By being part of a Career Excellence Hub, all of our study programmes are designed to make you "job ready" when you graduate.
We work with a diverse range of local and national employers to ensure our courses are upgraded with career-boosting benefits.
HOW DOES THIS BENEFIT ME?
- Incredible and inspiring guest lecturers
- Exclusive networking opportunities
- Key focus on skills employers are after
- Course content is signed off by employers to ensure what you're being taught is up to date and relevant to the industry
OUR PROGRAMMES ARE
ENDORSED BY:
ENDORSED BY:
Our Facilities
If not working on site with an employer, learners will benefit from the incredible modern facilities, as most teaching will take place at our Winter Gardens campus in the heart of Weston-super-Mare.
Situated a stone throw from the beach, this vibrant environment is home to our main Library facilities as well as the HEART team where you’ll have access to the incredible support services they offer our learners. Just next door you’ll also find our industry standard fully fitted laboratories which will allow you to carry out a range of practical sessions.
For our Animal learners, we’re proud to be partnered with Puxton Park, now home to our Animal Management Education Centre. Classroom lectures come to life as you carry out practical sessions at the park, enabling you to develop industry specific skills working with the park’s specialist facilities and animals.
Puxton’s range of domestic, farm and exotic animals include tortoises, parrots, reindeer, owls, marmoset monkeys, meerkats, donkeys, goats, ponies, rare pigs, alpacas, cattle, emus and stick insects.
Meet our Team
Here at UCW, our lecturers are made of sector professionals.
Their expertise, experiences and industry contacts means that your learning is taken to the next level!
Beth Norman
Programme Co-ordinator - Biological Laboratory Sciences
Alison Hayman
Lecturer
Sarah Leaney
Lecturer - Animal Management
Julie Way
Lecturer - Animal Science
Nahum Kidan
Lecturer - Public and Environmental Health
Mark Hardwick
Programme Co-ordinator - Public and Environmental Health
Gill Cook
Programme Coordinator - Animal Management
Vicki Moth
Technical Demonstrator in Science
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