This course will give you the practical skills, specialist knowledge and work experience to help you start or develop your career in the Animal Management industry. Whether you are already working in the industry and want to take the next step in your career, or you are just beginning your professional life, this course gives you a unique blend of academic study, work based learning and skill development that will help you get ahead.
You will study many aspects of animal care and welfare, from anatomy, physiology and animal behaviour, to veterinary medicine and animal nutri...
This course will give you the practical skills, specialist knowledge and work experience to help you start or develop your career in the Animal Management industry. Whether you are already working in the industry and want to take the next step in your career, or you are just beginning your professional life, this course gives you a unique blend of academic study, work based learning and skill development that will help you get ahead.<br/><br/>You will study many aspects of animal care and welfare, from anatomy, physiology and animal behaviour, to veterinary medicine and animal nutrition. All of your knowledge will be put into practice in the work placement module, where youll produce a portfolio of professional work to demonstrate the experience youve gained.<br/><br/>The course is very practical, so you get lots of first-hand experience to compliment and reinforce your classroom lectures. Experts from the field of animal care deliver guest lectures, and youll take part in educational visits, discussion forums and group work.<br/><br/>This course is taught at Coleg Gwent (Usk Campus): https://www.coleggwent.ac.uk/course/DG0030/foundation-degree-animal-health-and-welfare?uioid=491596
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Coleg Gwent (Usk)
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
2JW4
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff48 Applications to the course will be considered on an individual basis. Typical entry requirements are detailed below but if you don’t meet these criteria, then your work and life experience will be taken into consideration. Combinations of the qualifications below are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable. Access to HE DiplomaP:45 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)PPP Merit Pass is also acceptable. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)A* D A levelD,D |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £7,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
International | £12,300 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |