| 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 |
| Location (Districts) |
Monaghan Town |
| Course Content |
Expand+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 ...
Hide-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 Certificate 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 |
Qualification
6M5153 QQI Level 6 Animal Science |
| Course Fee |
There are no tuition fees for EU nationals
Government levy of €200 per PLC student applies
Applicants pay a booking deposit of €50 before course commencement to secure their place.
Applicants pay other costs (books, exam fees, professional membership fees, optional training etc)
Non EU nationals are charged a tuition fee determined by the Irish Government |
| Financial Support |
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for a Further Education grant, which is means tested. For more information and advice contact your local Education and Training Board (ETB) or visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online.
Further Information
For more information, please contact Denise McKenna, VTOS Admin Officer on denisemckenna@monaghaninstitute.ie
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| Application Weblink |
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| 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 |
Applicants for this Advanced Certificate course must have already successfully obtained FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Animal Care or equivalent. Entry may be subject to interview. |
| Assessment Method |
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Assignments/Project Work
• Examinations
• Practical Skills Tests |
| 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 Gro...
Hide-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 Grooming Service
Dog Trainer
Dog Walking Service
Agricultural Science
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
UCD – Science / Zoology – Level 8
DkIT / LYIT / AIT – Veterinary Nursing – Level 7
DIT - Science (general entry) Biosciences Industrial and Environmental Physics – 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
ISPCA Headquarters, Longford
Local Veterinary Practices
Self-Established Dog Grooming Business
Assisting in Grooming Services
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| Further Enquiries |
Monaghan Institute Education Campus, Armagh Road, Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie
For more information about this course, please contact Course Co-ordinator Fiona Breen |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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