Full Time HND Animal Studies

HND Animal Studies

Campus: Pencoed

UCAS code: Glamorgan is GLAM G14, Course Code: 003D - Campus A.

Length of Course: 2 years

Course Description: This course develops the academic base of vocational training and provides Higher Education training for those seeking a career change or development within the Animal Studies Industry. Students will also gain a sound scientific background as part of the course along with specialised vocational module delivery.

Students study a selection of modules such as Biological Concepts, Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Behaviour, Practical Animal Husbandry, Animal Nursing and Conservation Biology. Full-time students will complete 12 modules in the time period given.

Entry Requirements:

• 40 UCAS points from an A2 or 12 unit NVQ programme or
• Merit at National Diploma with 4 GCSE passes at grade C or above. Equivalent international qualifications are acceptable or
• Mature student entry assessed individually by interview.

Progression/Career Opportunities: Students can progress to degrees including Animal Science, Agriculture, Welfare, zoology or enter employment in roles such as Animal welfare, vet nursing and research or with charitable organisations.

Did you know?: The Bridgend College Animal Centre houses over 50 different species of Animal from all over the world enabling students to gain a full understanding of the husbandry for livestock, companion and exotic species.