The Programme

This programme has been designed to enable you to gain both the knowledge and the skills that are required for positions of responsibility in the animal management industry. These practical skills and theoretical knowledge are delivered through a combination of academic study, practical classes, visits and work experience.

What You Study

• Academic and Professional Skills
• Animal Husbandry
• Animal Health and Nutrition
• Animal Systems
• Animal Welfare and Legislation
• Behaviour of Companion Animals
• Biology, Brain and Behaviour
• Marketing
• Indigenous Species
• Animal Management
• Principles of Animal Behaviour
• Wild Animal Care and Management
• Work-Based Learning
• Applied Animal Health

Options may include:

• Applied Exotic Species Behaviour
• Aquarium Management
• Behaviour of Domestic Animals
• Bird Ethology
• Canine/Feline Behaviour and Counselling
• Equine Ethology and Behaviour
• Herpetology

Special Features

This programme gives students the opportunity to develop their academic and practical skills to a higher level. Students are encouraged to develop areas of specialist interest through optional modules in the second year.

People who take this course could go on to

Progress onto the final year of either the BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Behaviour and Training, BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare or the BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Science, after completion of a short bridging programme. With the increased number of animal welfare organisations there is a demand for qualified staff to train and care for a wide variety of animals. Veterinary practices are seeking qualified personnel and many opportunities exist in education, journalism, management, marketing and the field of animal technology. Students on this course are required to gain a minimum of 200 hours of work experience.

Entry Requirements

Successful applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of 120 UCAS points at Advanced Level (60 at A2) or Level 3 Extended Diploma or Equivalent plus satisfactory reference. Life experience will also be taken in to account when considering applications from mature students. An admissions assessment may be used in certain circumstances.

How to Apply

Apply for the full-time course through UCAS using code DC33.Entry onto the part-time course is by direct application to the College 0800 731 8281.

Duration

3 years part-time