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HND Animal Management (Behaviour and Welfare)

Course Name 
Pearson BTEC HND Animal Management L5 (Top-up)Available for applications (HE)
Course Details
Location Wakefield College
Level Level 5
Start Date September 2025
Duration 1 year
Mode of Study Full-time
Awarding Body

Pearson BTEC

 
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
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.

Attendance Expectations

16 hours per week over three days.

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.

Course Groups (W) Higher Education
Subject Area (W) Animal Care
Client Group (W) Higher Education
Search Ref (W) 59814
Information last amended: 20 November 2024 08:47

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