Houghall Campus
Course overview
This 2-year course provides you with the knowledge skills ad behaviours to start a rewarding career in the animal sector. The 2 year course is equivalent to 3 A levels and facilitates progression to university for a wide range of degree programmes.
Topics
Animal Biology
Animal welfare and Ethics
Practical Animal Husbandry
Animal Behaviour
Animal Health & Disease
Students complete 300 hours of Industry Placement as part of this qualification (across 2 years)
Job opportunities after this course
Animal Keeper
Kennel Technician
Conservation worker
Animal charity worker
Further study options after this course
University degree
Our students have progressed to studying a range of degree subjects including Zoology, Zoo Management, Conservation & Ecology, Herpetology, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Nursing, Biological Sciences and Education Studies.
They have progressed to universities including Newcastle University, Bangor, University of Lincoln, Royal Veterinary College.
Students can progress to our own degree in Animal Management
Entry requirements
5 GCSE grade 9-4 including English & Maths.
In line with JCQ regulations, you must be physically capable of carrying out the practical elements of this course without the use of a practical assistant.
For the latest qualifications and grades required by course type/level, please follow this link to check the most up-to-date entry criteria for direct entry and internal progression at the college.
How is this course assessed?
Industry Placement portfolio
Written exams
practical assessments
written reports
When does the course start?
September
Length of course
2 years full time.
You may exit the course at the end of year 1 and achieve a qualification
Fees & Funding
Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
How to apply
To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' button at the top/bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 743 0149.
If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' button at the top/bottom of this page.
