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Animal Management (Animal) Higher National Diploma
COURSE OVERVIEW
Do you want to learn the latest animal management skills that employers are looking for now, while working on your personal development and setting yourself up to get a degree in the future?
The HND in Animal Management, based at Brinsbury College, our land based 540 acre working farm, is a comprehensive and rewarding course that is designed to prepare you for managerial positions within the animal management industry. If you are over the age of 18 and wishing to prepare for a career in the animal management and welfare sector or progress onto the final year of an honours degree then this course is for you.
The curriculum combines academic learning, practical experience, and personal development, ensuring you’re prepared for the competitive job market or further studies.
The course comprises of 15 modules with typical modules including: Year One – animal health and welfare – animal husbandry – animal behaviour – animal nutrition – anatomy and physiology – business environment Year Two – biological principles – breeding and genetics – evolution and adaptations – wildlife conservation – research project – anthrozoology – work experience.
Students on this course will have the opportunity to work in the fully equipped animal centre and make use of the on-site laboratory facilities.
You will be taught by nurturing and experts lecturers through a variety of assessment methods to include group and individual assignments, presentations, practical assessments and case studies. You will also have access to HE development sessions to build your skills and realise your potential.
Special features of this programme include: – Small group sizes ensure you get the support you need to succeed – Excellent practical opportunities with a variety of species in our animal centre – Learning the skills required to enter competitive areas such as zoo keeping or to specialise further on a related top up degree. The options for top up include Animal Management, Animal Behaviour or Animal Welfare. In the second year students have the opportunity to attend an overseas study trip.
At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to celebrate your achievement with a full graduation ceremony at Chichester Cathedral.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You will need to have a combination of GCE A levels (including a science discipline), or BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas at Merit or equivalent qualifications. GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grade C/4.
This course qualifies you for employment in the animal management and welfare sector. Employment opportunities exist within industries such as zoological parks, animal charity organisations, government agencies and regulatory bodies.
Assessment is completed predominantly through written work but this can take many forms such as projects, essays, posters and reports. Other assessment methods used on this course include presentations, in-class tests or practical examinations.
Course tuition fee – £6,800 per year Equipment – £130 approximately. Finance options include: A student loan Instalment payment plan Company sponsorship For further information on Student Loans please visit. www.gov.uk/contact-student-finance-england. If you have not been living in the UK for the last three years or if you are on a student visa different fees may apply, please contact our International Advisers on 01243 786321 for more information.
We would be delighted to provide you with any further information that you require. Please contact 01243 786321 ext. 2394 for more information or to arrange an informational conversation. You are also invited to attend one of our College open days. Applications made via UCAS Chichester College Group – Institutional Code: C57 UCAS Course Code: 003D