This HND Animal Care course will give you the knowledge and skills you need for supervisory or management roles in the animal care industry, or to set up a small business of your own.
Offering in-depth knowledge about the specialist care and welfare of a wide range of species, the course can take you directly into work, or act as a first step into other animal-related studies.
View the related document to read more about progression routes when studying Animal Care.
This two year HND course covers a number of units to take an in-depth look into various animal species. You'll look at animals in society, including companion animals. You'll learn about behaviour, diagnostic techniques and drugs and medicines.
You'll also have opportunities for real-life work experience and learn how to get started in business, so when you graduate you'll have the confidence as well as the knowledge you need to start work.
2 Highers at CC, preferably to include Biology, Maths or English.
If these subjects are not offered at Higher level, they are a requirement at National 5 (A-C) level, or equivalent. Minimum of 1 week of work experience in the industry. Successful completion of the NC Animal Care course will be considered.
Those wishing to apply for college courses such as National Certificates (NC), National Progression Awards (NPA), Certificates and Diplomas, and Professional Development Awards (PDA) should do so via the SRUC website.
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United Kingdom, Edinburgh
