HND in Animal Management Level 4 and 5

The course is designed to cover practical, theoretical and ethical aspects of animal management, providing the skills needed for a successful career or further study with a linked BSc Top-Up Degree in Animal Management.

Practical skills will be developed at the award-winning Taylor Hill Centre, which houses over 80 species, including a number of exotic species.

Field trips and the option of overseas visits, for example African safari, will further improve skills development.

Subjects over the two years include:

• Animal collections, focusing on zoological collections
• Managing the training of animals
• Animal behaviour
• Natural history of exotic mammals
• Principles of animal health
• Animal adaptations
• Plan and manage the health and welfare of animals

Related work experience will be encouraged with linked animal sector organisations.

Work experience is arranged as part of the course with SMJ Falconry in Oxenhope, West Yorkshire.

Entry Requirements

Applicants will normally be 18 or over and be able to show evidence of either:

• two A-levels (four points) – one science, preferably biology and one other,
• one A-level plus five GCSEs, including English, maths and a science at C grade or above,
• BTEC National Diploma or Advanced GNVQ at merit level.

Mature applicants without formal qualifications but with relevant experience and commitment will need to complete a screening test to assess your academic level.

You will have a formal interview. If you do not get the results you need, contact the college to discuss the situation. We may be able to find you a place on an alternative but appropriate course.

Validating body: Edexcel BTEC
Apply UCAS: Institution code: K90
UCAS code: 823D (UCAS short form HND/AM)

Entry Requirements

Applicants will normally be 18 or over and be able to show evidence of either:

• two A-levels (four points) – one science, preferably biology and one other,
• one A-level plus five GCSEs, including English, maths and a science at C grade or above,
• BTEC National Diploma or Advanced GNVQ at merit level.

Mature applicants without formal qualifications but with relevant experience and commitment will need to complete a screening test to assess your academic level.

You will have a formal interview. If you do not get the results you need, contact the college to discuss the situation. We may be able to find you a place on an alternative but appropriate course.

Validating body: Edexcel BTEC
Apply UCAS: Institution code: K90
UCAS code: 823D (UCAS short form HND/AM)