HND Animal Care

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Key Facts

Program Level

Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

1V63

Application Fee

GBP 25

Campuses

Aberdeen

Barony

Oatridge

Elmwood

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,000 / year

Next Intake September-2023

HND Animal Care

About

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 full time course is for anyone who would like to work in the animal care industry or run a small business of their own.

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.

Disciplines

Animal Care

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,000 / year

Application Fee

GBP 25

How to Apply

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.

Find your course in our course catalogue. Under Apply now, select the correct campus, start date, and mode of study. You will then be taken into our online applications system.

It is also possible to download a paper application form, either as PDF or Word document. But your application will be processed more easily if it is entered online.