Animal Management HND
Course Overview - Animal Management HND
Do you want to learn the latest animal management skills that employers are looking for now, while working on your personal development and setting yourself up to get a degree in the future?
Course overview
Based at Brinsbury College’s 540‑acre working farm, this HND in Animal Management gives you the specialist skills and experience needed for a career in the animal management and welfare sector. The course combines academic study with hands‑on training in our animal centre, working farm, and on‑site laboratories. You’ll develop expertise in areas such...
Do you want to learn the latest animal management skills that employers are looking for now, while working on your personal development and setting yourself up to get a degree in the future?<br/><br/><strong>Course overview</strong><br/>Based at Brinsbury College’s 540‑acre working farm, this HND in Animal Management gives you the specialist skills and experience needed for a career in the animal management and welfare sector. The course combines academic study with hands‑on training in our animal centre, working farm, and on‑site laboratories. You’ll develop expertise in areas such as animal health, behaviour, nutrition, husbandry, wildlife conservation, and research, while building the professional skills employers value.<br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course</strong><br/>You’ll benefit from small group sizes, excellent practical opportunities with a wide variety of species, and teaching from expert lecturers who support you through assignments, presentations, practical assessments, and case studies. The course also includes Higher Education development sessions to help you grow academically and professionally. In your second year, you’ll have the chance to take part in an overseas study trip—recent destinations have included Greece and Kenya.<br/><br/><strong>Progression and careers</strong><br/>Graduates often move into roles in animal care, welfare, and management, including zoo keeping, wildlife conservation, and animal behaviour consultancy. Many also choose to “top up” to a full honours degree in Animal Management, Animal Behaviour, or Animal Welfare.<br/><br/>At the end of the course, you’ll celebrate your achievement at a full graduation ceremony in Chichester Cathedral.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Brinsbury College
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
003D
Institution Code
C57
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
80
96
All students complete an Interview. A typical offer will include a biology/science discipline, applicants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the Anatomy and Physiology of Animals. Applicants may be asked to provide a written assignment to demonstrate knowledge in Animal/Equine anatomy as part of their interview.
Scottish Higher
C,C,D,D,D,D
A typical offer will include; a biology/science discipline, applicants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the Anatomy and Physiology of Animals. Applicants may be asked to provide a written assignment to demonstrate knowledge in Animal/Equine anatomy as part of their interview.
Access to HE Diploma
M:30,P:15
A typical offer will include; a biology/science discipline, applicants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the Anatomy and Physiology of Animals. Applicants may be asked to provide a written assignment to demonstrate knowledge in Animal/Equine anatomy as part of their interview.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
Students must have their primary subject related to this course; a typical offer will include; a biology/science discipline, applicants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the Anatomy and Physiology of Animals. Applicants may be asked to provide a written assignment to demonstrate knowledge in Animal/Equine anatomy as part of their interview.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMP
DDD
A typical offer will include studies of the Animal Discipline and of the Anatomy & Physiology of Animals. Applicants may be asked to provide a written assignment to demonstrate knowledge in Animal/Equine anatomy as part of their interview.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE at grades C/4 (or above) are required in English Language and Mathematics
A level
C,C,D
A,A,A
A typical offer will include; a biology/science discipline, applicants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the Anatomy and Physiology of Animals. Applicants may be asked to provide a written assignment to demonstrate knowledge in Animal/Equine anatomy as part of their interview.
T Level
P
D*
A typical offer will include; a biology/science discipline, applicants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the Anatomy and Physiology of Animals. Applicants may be asked to provide a written assignment to demonstrate knowledge in Animal/Equine anatomy as part of their interview.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £6,800 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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