Throughout the course you will develop an understanding and knowledge of the husbandry, housing care and welfare needs of animals, and gain the skills required to undertake a supervisory level job related to the animal care industry. Moreover, this course will provide you with the confidence and ability to be able to work with others in the industry and provide the highest standards of care and welfare for the animals that they may be responsible for. Upon successful completion of this course, students can apply to join year 2 of the HND Animal Care course.
Throughout the course you will develop an understanding and knowledge of the husbandry, housing care and welfare needs of animals, and gain the skills required to undertake a supervisory level job related to the animal care industry. Moreover, this course will provide you with the confidence and ability to be able to work with others in the industry and provide the highest standards of care and welfare for the animals that they may be responsible for. Upon successful completion of this course, students can apply to join year 2 of the HND Animal Care course.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Elmwood
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
4J25
Institution Code
S01
Points of Entry
Year 1
Scottish HigherC,C To include two from English, Maths a science subject. Plus National 5 (A-C) in English, Maths and Biology. Minimum of 1 week of work experience in the industry. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H4,H4 To include two from science subject, Maths or English. English, Maths and a science subject are required from JCPA. Plus a minimum of 1 week of work experience in the industry. A levelD,E To include two from Maths, English, a science subject. GCSE level (A-C) in English, Maths and a science subject. Minimum of 1 week of work experience in the industry. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,285 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £7,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £16,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |