Animal Care HNC

Course Overview - Animal Care HNC

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 Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

1 Years

Start Date

09/2025

Campus

Elmwood

Course Address
SRUC
Carslogie Road
Cupar
KY15 4JB

Application Details

Course Code

4J25

Institution Code

S01

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

C,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 level

D,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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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,285
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £7,250
EU, International £16,000

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