Animal Management

Description

This programme's variety of courses and practical work produce multi-skilled graduates who are able to gain employment within many areas of the animal industry.

Students' learning is further enhanced by visits and talks from some of the industry's leading organisations. Hadlow College has close links with the Veterinary Laboratories Agency, Kent and Sussex Wildlife Trusts, the Association of British Wild Animal Keepers and the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.

Throughout the programme there will be opportunities to see a variety of different management practices through a range of field trips. Past trips have included a study tour at Jersey Zoo, whale watching in Tenerife, and conservation trips to South Africa, Zambia and Costa Rica.

The aims of the programme are:

• To provide a comprehensive grounding in animal management, welfare and conservation, addressing the underpinning knowledge of the applied animal sciences.
• To develop a comprehensive understanding and application of a broad number of key disciplines related to animal management, such as nutrition and behaviour.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 10350 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

Year 1

• Concepts in Animal Welfare (15 credits)
• Principles of Animal Science (30 credits)
• Principles of Animal Husbandry (30 credits)
• Concepts in Animal Behaviour (15 credits)
• Principles of Management (Land-Based) (15 credits)
• Concepts in Conservation (15 credits)

Year 2

• Breeding Management and Genetics (15 credits)
• Animal Health (15 credits)
• Research Skills (15 credits)
• Comparative Anatomy, Adaptations and Evolution (15 credits)
• Industrial Experience (15 credits)
• Applied Enterprise Management (15 credits)
• Exotic Collection Management (15 credits)
• One 15-credit option from: Problem Behaviour Management; Global Biodiversity and Conservation Issues; Project Management (15 credits)

Year 3

• Current Issues for the Animal Sciences (15 credits)
• Applied Animal Nutrition (15 credits)
• Animal Welfare Issues (15 credits)
• Honours Project for the Animal Sciences (30 credits)
• One option from: Field Biology or Advanced Animal Behaviour (15 credits)
• Two 15-credit options from: Wildlife and Habitat Conservation; Behavioural Ecology or Geographical Information Systems for the Animal Sciences (30 credits)

Requirements

Applicants should have:

240 UCAS points

FROM A-levels or equivalent, preferably one in a science based subject

OR Level 3 vocational qualification

PLUS all applicants should also have a GCSE grade C or above in English, mathematics and science.

• Life experiences are taken into account when considering applications.

• Applications from mature students are welcome.

Students have access to over 120 species, paddocks with grazing animals and specialist rooms for aquatics, reptiles, invertebrates and small mammals. In addition, we have exotic bird aviaries, a veterinary examination room and a new short-clawed Asian otter enclosure.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Related Scholarships*

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• Access Bursary

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• Alumni Bursary

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