| Course Name |
Animal Science |
| Course Provider |
Monaghan Institute |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Cavan & Monaghan ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
6M5153 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Monaghan Town |
| Course Content |
Expand+Course Overview
Advanced Animal Science offers opportunities to students who enjoy animals and wish to study their biology and care and/or their management. Learners can build on the knowledge attained on the QQI Level 5 Animal Care course to furthe...
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Advanced Animal Science offers opportunities to students who enjoy animals and wish to study their biology and care and/or their management. Learners can build on the knowledge attained on the QQI Level 5 Animal Care course to further their skills of working with companion animals and explore obedience and training opportunities, as well as enhancing their scientific knowledge of animal science and health.
Is This Course Right For You?
This Advanced Certificate course provides training for those interested in acquiring skills necessary to manage a variety of establishments where animals are kept, including practical and supervisory skills. It integrates aspects from a wide range of animal related disciplines to provide learners with the relevant practical and theoretical knowledge to further their professional careers in this field. For this Advanced course applicants must have already successfully obtained a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Animal Care or equivalent qualification.
What Will You Study?
Focus is placed on the large variety of establishments where animals are kept such as boarding kennels, stud farms, zoos, agricultural farms etc. The course aims to provide learners with the skills to be involved in managing such enterprises or developing their own small business in an animal related industry.
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| FET Code |
6M5153 - Animal Science |
| Duration |
1 year full-time. |
| Comment |
Qualifications Obtained
6M5153 QQI Level 6 Animal Science. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Fee |
QQI Exam Fee €80.00
Administration Fee €50.00
Capitation Fee €130.00
There may be additional fee for specialist equipment and field trips. |
| Financial Support |
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded. |
| Application Date |
Expand+You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, tran...
Hide-You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Areas of study to include:
• Animal Science & Health
• Wild Animal Management
• Humans, Animals and Society
• Canine Obedience Training
• Animal Trading
• Animal Grooming
• Kennel & Cattery Management
• Communications
• Work Experience |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses. |
| Assessment Method |
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Assignments/Project Work
• Examinations
• Practical Skills Tests |
| QQI FET Links to CAO Courses |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Prospects
Animal Science graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Boarding Kennels or Shelters
Veterinary Nursing
Veterinary Assistant
Zoo Keeper
Dog Groom...
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Animal Science graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Boarding Kennels or Shelters
Veterinary Nursing
Veterinary Assistant
Zoo Keeper
Dog Grooming Service
Dog Trainer
Dog Walking Service
Agricultural Science
Degree Progression
UCD Science / Zoology Level 8
DkIT / LYIT / AIT Veterinary Nursing Level 7
TU Dublin / Science (general entry) Level 7
CIT / Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Physical Sciences (Common Entry) Level 7
Employment Progression
Graduates progressed to work for the following companies:
Local MSPCA
ISCA Headquarter, Longford
Local Veterinary Practices
Self-established Dog Grooming Business
Assisting in Grooming Services
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| Further Enquiries |
For more information about this course, please contact Course Co-ordinator Fiona Breen.
email: fionabreen@monaghaninstitute.ie
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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