What You Will Study

This study programme will cover a range of the topics and units at each level, some of which are listed below.

Year 1:

  • Animal Biology 
  • Animal Welfare & Ethics
  • Practical Animal Husbandry
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Animal Health and Diseases
  • Work Experience in the Animal Sector
  • Zoological Animal Health & Husbandry

Year 2:

  • Animal Breeding & Genetics
  • Investigative Research Project
  • Advanced Animal Nutrition
  • Human & Animal Interaction
  • Principles of Animal Nursing
  • Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Management
    EITHER
  • Practical Skills in Animal Science
  • Animal Metabolism
    OR
  • Animal Management in a Retail Environment
  • Exotic Animal Husbandry
  • How You Will Be Assessed

    There are exam elements for Animal Biology, Animal Welfare & Ethics and Animal Breeding and Genetics. Remaining units have graded assignments to complete.

  • Entry Requirements

    5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English and Maths.

    OR

    Level 2 Technical Diploma in Animal Care at Merit Grade.

  • Further Study

    Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management students can progress to the HND in Animal Management (Animal Behaviour and Welfare) or an Animal Management Foundation Degree or BSc (Hons) in Animal Management. Related degrees courses include Zoology, Marine Biology, Animal Welfare and Behaviour are also alternative progression routes.