This one year course has been developed to enable the education and training for a range of careers in animal management and allied land-based industries. You will study a variety of topics that will form a strong grounding in the field of animal management, such as animal husbandry, health and welfare/animal nursing and animal behaviour.
The course provides opportunities for learners to concentrate on the development of higher-level skills in a land-based context and how their role and that of their business fits within the overall structure of the land-based industries, the national and international economy and the global overview.
This qualification equips individuals with knowledge, understanding and skills for successful employment in the animal management and allied industries. The course enables progression to an undergraduate degree or further professional qualifications in related areas. The course also provides opportunities for specialist study relevant to individual vocations and contexts.
Course Details - Modules
Level 4
Core Modules
• Animal Health & Welfare (15 credits)
• Business and the Business Environment (15 credits)
• Managing a Successful Project (15 credits)
Specialist Modules
• Animal Behaviour (15 credits)
• Animal Husbandry (15 credits)
• Animal Anatomy and Physiology (15 credits)
• Animal Nutrition (15 credits)
• Ecological Principles (15 credits)
Course Details – Assessment Method
Methods of assessment include; posters, leaflet making, essays, research tasks, PowerPoint presentations, open book exams and written exams, some practical work in work placement, role play.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
DN31
Institution code:
S22
Campus Name:
Hillsborough Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
48 UCAS points from A Levels or a BTEC National Diploma in either Animal Management/Applied Science with Merit.
BTEC National Diploma in either Animal Management/Applied Science with Merit.
GCSE (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent in English Language, Maths & Science.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
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Fees and funding
England
7500.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
7500.0
Year 1
Scotland
7500.0
Year 1
Wales
7500.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
Granville Road
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Sheffield
S2 2YY
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