Course Overview
The HND in Animal Management is a vocational programme designed to cover practical, theoretical and ethical aspects of the management of animals.
The course structure has been selected to provide a relevant learning environment and opportunities to meet the needs of local and regional students. It has been designed to either enable learners to progress to a related degree programme or to make a direct entry to employment through the acquisition of practical skills and relevant underpinning knowledge. These skills will be put to the test during a variety of visits, work placements and trips including residentials in both the UK and Europe.
You will learn through:
- Lectures
- Practical work in animal units
- Field trips
- Tutor led tutorials
- Laboratory work
- External visits
- Independent learning, study and research
What You Will Study
- Biological Principles
- Research Project
- Anthrozoology
- Evolution and Adaptations
- Genetics and Breeding
- Wildlife Conservation
- Work Experience
- Attendance Expectations
16 hours per week over three days.
- How You Will Be Assessed
- Essays and reports
- Exams
- Laboratory reports
- Observations
- Presentations
- Practical work and tests
- Reflective accounts and critical analysis
- Research projects
- Time constrained assignments
- Entry Requirements
HNC Animal Management (Behaviour and Welfare)
This should be supported by GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science.
- Fee Information
£7,400
- Further Study
Upon successful completion of their studies students may choose to progress to university to further their studies by enrolling onto a top-up degree programme.