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Animal Management HND Level 5
HND
This specialist programme of study will provide students with the key knowledge and practical opportunities to work within the animal management sector.
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Level 5
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September-June
Where - Taylor Hill Centre
Course Overview
The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Animal Management provides a specialist programme of study which covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the animal management sector and also offers specialist emphasis through the choice of specialist units.
Core units:
Sustainable practices
Evolution and adaptations
Biological principles
Work experience
Anthrozoology
Wildlife conservation
Research project
Sustainable practices
Evolution and adaptations
Biological principles
Work experience
Anthrozoology
Wildlife conservation
Research project
This course offers excellent practical opportunities with a variety of species in our eco-friendly centre and at other sites. You will learn the skills you need to enter competitive areas such as zoo keeping or specialise further on a related top up degree. When studying the HND students have the opportunity of attending various field trips. These are run alongside the curriculum to offer a more ‘hands on’ or ‘real life’ experience.
The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Animal Management provides a specialist programme of study which covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the animal management sector and also offers specialist emphasis through the choice of specialist units.
This course offers excellent practical opportunities with a variety of species in our eco-friendly centre and at other sites. You will learn the skills you need to enter competitive areas such as zoo keeping or specialise further on a related top up degree. When studying the HND students have the opportunity of attending various field trips. These are run alongside the curriculum to offer a more ‘hands on’ or ‘real life’ experience.
Core units:
Sustainable practices
Evolution and adaptations
Biological principles
Work experience
Anthrozoology
Wildlife conservation
Research project
Sustainable practices
Evolution and adaptations
Biological principles
Work experience
Anthrozoology
Wildlife conservation
Research project
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Progression from the Level 4 HNC or an alternative HNC from another college, on approval of unit choice.
After your HND you can progress into Higher Education to top up your qualification to a full honours degree or seek employment within the animal sector.
Careers include working within the animal sector, such as a Veterinary Nurse, Conversation Officer, Animal Behaviour Adviser, Zoo Keeper and RSPCA Inspector
£6950
The following course-related costs are not included in the fees:
The cost of books that you might wish to purchase
Additional printing over the termly print allowance
Any optional trips that may be offered as part of the course
Please see our finance and funding pages for information regarding burseries and paying for your course
This course is assessed by a mixture of assignments, practical tests and projects. You may be required to complete on-line assessments or exams.
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