Animal Management (Animal)

Do you want to learn the latest animal management skills that employers are looking for now, while working on your personal development and setting yourself up to get a degree in the future? The HND in Animal Management is a challenging course that aims to produce students who will quickly aspire to managerial positions within the animal management industry. If you are over the age of 18 and wishing to prepare for a career in the animal management and welfare sector or progress onto the final year of an honours degree then this course is for you. The course comprises of 15 modules with typical modules including: Year One Animal health and welfare Animal husbandry Animal behaviour Animal nutrition Anatomy and physiology Business environment Year Two Biological principles Breeding and genetics Evolution and adaptations Wildlife conservation Research project Work experience You will have the opportunity to work on the fully equipped animal centre and make use of the on-site laboratory facilities. You will be taught by nurturing and experts lecturers through a variety of assessment methods to include group and individual assignments, presentations, practical assessments and case studies. You will also have access to HE development session to build your skills and realise your potential. Special features of this programme include: Small group sizes ensure you get the support you need to succeed Excellent practical opportunities with a variety of species in our animal centre Learning the skills required to enter competitive areas such as zoo keeping or to specialise further on a related top up degree. In the second year students have the opportunity to attend an overseas study trip, last year this was to Botswana to view game and learn about conservation. The options for top up include Animal Management, Animal Behaviour or Animal Welfare. At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to celebrate your achievement with a full graduation ceremony at Chichester Cathedral.

UCAS Tariff - 80 - 96 points
All students complete an Interview. A typical offer will include a biology/science discipline, applicants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the Anatomy and Physiology of Animals.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Students must have their primary subject related to this course

GCSE/National 4/National 5 - GCSE at grades C or above are required in English Language and Mathematics
A level - CC
A typical offer will include; a biology/science discipline, applicants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the Anatomy and Physiology of Animals.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
A typical offer will include studies of the Animal Discipline and of the Anatomy & Physiology of Animals.

Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits P: 15 credits
A typical offer will include; a biology/science discipline, applicants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the Anatomy and Physiology of Animals.

Scottish Higher - CCDDDD
A typical offer will include; a biology/science discipline, applicants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the Anatomy and Physiology of Animals.

IELTS (Academic): 6
No factor below 5.5. For those resident in the UK who have suitable work experience, a college English test is available to show competency in English.