Anne Colgan
The course is great fun - whether it’s for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!
Entry Requirements
80 UCAS tariff points which can include:
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management (Pass/Merit/Merit).
4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above which must include English and maths.
It is recommended that you have also achieved GCSE Biology and Chemistry at grade C/4 or above due to the scientific content of some of the units.
A-Level CDD. Preferred subjects in Chemistry and Biology
If you have undertaken BTEC Applied Science instead of GCSE, you should have achieved an overall Merit.
Details
The HND is composed of a number of units, all of which you must successfully complete to gain the qualification. These units are chosen by the tutors to reflect the specialisms held with the College and will allow you to study across a broad range of Animal Management disciplines. The units you are likely to study (not exhaustive) include:
- Animal health and welfare
- Business and the business environment
- Managing a successful project
- Animal anatomy and physiology
- Management of exotic animal species
- Biological principles
- Research project
- Evolution and adaptations
- Anthrozoology
- Wildlife conservation
- (Please note these units are provisional and subject to change)
ASSESSMENT
Each unit will be internally assessed by your tutors and then moderated. Assessment will take a variety of forms which will include theory work, presentations, written scientific reports, creation of public information resources and practical observations when managing the care of animals and supervising those carrying out various animal husbandry procedures. The assessment process will be fully explained during your induction and your tutors will work closely with your throughout the course to ensure that you understand all requirements of assessment.
Course fees: £6,000
Staff credentials: All academic staff team hold at least an MSc in an animal related discipline. One member of the team is completing a PhD where the project integrates phylogenetics, functional morphology, ecology, and behaviour towards a detailed understanding of sexually selected drivers of genital evolution in the mammalian group, Musteloide. She also works as a zoo educator and keeper at a small, local BIAZA accredited facility in addition to her teaching role. Prior to this she had completed an MSc in Animal Behaviour. Another member of the team has an MSc in Zoology with experience of project management that has enabled him to conduct experimental research into the effects of anthropogenetic light on native bird feeding patterns. He has also worked as a zoo ranger at Chester Zoo. Another member of the team is working towards a PhD in applying novel AI technology to zoo and domestic animals for the pursuit of more effective health assessments.
Expected workload: 12 hours per week on campus in face to face lecturers, seminars or workshops
Additional costs: Learners will need to provide their own footwear for outdoor practicals to include steel toe-capped boots or shoes and wellies. There are a range of day and resedential trips that are included in the programme but are not compulsory to complete the course. These range in price from £20 for a day trip to Chester Zoo to £1900 for a 10 day sea turtle conservation expedition to Greece. This includes flights, transfers, accommodation, meals and all activties.
Work Experience
Students undertake a work experience placement 1 day per week. You will be assessed through practical observations when managing the care of animals and when supervising those carrying out various animal husbandry procedures.
Progression
Employment in a range of animal industries, progression onto a higher apprenticeship or onto a top-up degree programme.
