Animal Management - Animal Science

Duration

2 years full-time.

Entry Requirements

Higher Education Entry Criteria
Each Higher Education programme has its own distinctive entry requirements. This is set as a minimum UCAS points for entry. On some programmes, applicants must also hold subject specific qualifications to gain a place. Therefore, it is essential that you check entry requirements for each programme you are applying for. Please note, these are qualifications that applicants must have completed and certified to gain entry onto the respective programmes.

Applicants must hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in both English Language and Mathematics. Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number and Essential Skills Literacy may be regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths and English.

We recognise that prior learning or experience may give some students credit towards a qualification to gain entry onto a programme or credit towards a programme of study. Please refer to our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process.

Please also note: The College reserves the right to increase the entry requirements for all Higher Education provision based on demand and required academic standards, as specified by the Awarding Body/validating organisation.

Applicants applying to programmes validated by university partners (UU, QUB and OU) who hold international qualifications must provide certificates to determine equivalence before an offer can be made.

A minimum of 64 UCAS Points to include a science subject at Level 3 (e.g. A-level Biology or Extended Diploma in Animal Management) plus GCSE Mathematics and English Grade C or equivalent (e.g. Essential Skills).

Applicants without formal qualifications but with demonstrable experience may be able to gain admission through the Accreditation of Prior Experience & Learning (APEL).

Please note that applicants must be able to provide evidence of immunisation (or immunity) against tetanus prior to commencement of any work with animals.

Careers / Further progression

Careers
Veterinary Nurse
Giving expert animal nursing care in a veterinary practice including tests, treatment and minor surgical procedures.

Grooming Business
Many of our previous students have opened their own grooming businesses as the course also covers maintenance of physical appearance including cutting fur, drying the coat, clipping nails and brushing teeth, keeping animals calm and safe and using personal skills when dealing with customers.

Zoo Keepers
Following on from HND Animal Management, you could start a career as a Zoo Keeper. Duties include feeding the animals, administering medication, cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures and assisting with veterinary procedures.

Cattery assistant
Duties will include the cleaning and disinfection of all areas on a daily basis, food preparation, performing daily general health checks and providing appropriate enrichment for each animal, interacting with owners and keeping detailed records.

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