HND Animal Management

Entry requirements 2016 entry: Applicants need 120 UCAS points from 3 A Levels, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management, Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management or Access to Higher Education Certificate. Applicants will also need GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above. Non academic entry: Applications are welcomed from individuals with extensive experience of working within the animal management sector and can evidence the enthusiasm, commitments and academic ability to complete an entry assignment. Where applicable if the above criteria is not held then we are able to recommend suitable pathways to support future progression on to HND Animal Management. All applicants may be requested to attend an interview and complete an entry assignment prior to being offered a place on the programme. What you will learn Year 1 Modules include: Animal Nutrition Production of Animal Management Ecology Animal Nursing Animal Health Biological Principles Animal Collections Animal Adaptations * Modules may be subject to change What Next Learners may progress onto other higher education qualifications such as relevant Foundation Degrees or undergraduate bachelor degrees following achievement of their HND. Learners may also progress into employment within the animal management sector. Possible career progression may include: Laboratory Technician Zoo Keeper Charitable Organisations Veterinary Nursing Assistant Conservation Programme Benefits Ample support and guidance from the tutors, who provide direction to relevant academic journals and literature. Lectures advise and discuss possible advances for future courses and careers. Enjoyable and supportive learning with small group sizes. Learning & Teaching Methods Methods of learning and teaching are designed to support students in becoming active members of a learning community. Students will be expected to work together in an informal environment as well as in formal classes where a culture of dignity, courtesy and mutual respect with staff and their peers is essential. A variety of methods will be used such as lectures, seminars and practical sessions. Integrating a work-based or placement opportunity, students will be visited in the workplace by a member of Institute staff to ensure a positive partnership between the employer mentor and to monitor that learning in the workplace is effective. Workplace learning is designed to support the development of an employable graduate equipped with the attributes, skills and knowledge to progress within a global market.