Animal Management

Take your passion for animals into a future career after completing our course.

Course Overview

Animal Management is an ideal course if you want to work in the animal industry as a Zoo Keeper, Veterinary Nurse, Animal Health and Welfare Officer or in Animal Conservation.

What will I study?

You will study units covering animal studies and a range of science based units including: Animal Biology, Animal Breeding and Genetics, Animal Welfare and Ethics and Animal Behaviour. Assessment takes the form of either exams or coursework.

You will also have the opportunity to focus on specific elements of animal science. As part of the course you will complete work experience in a relevant setting and take part in off-site visits. The opportunity to undertake an independent research project forms part of the course.

Modules

Core

Animal Breeding and Genetics
Animal Biology
Animal Welfare and Ethics
Practical Animal Husbandry
Animal Behaviour
Work Experience

Additional Modules

Principles of Animal Nursing
Zoological Animal Health and Husbandry
Aquatic Animal Health and Husbandry
Ecology and Conservation
Building an Enterprise in the Animal Sector

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths
Grade 4 or above in any GCSE Science (or equivalent)

or

A Level 2 BTEC Diploma or above and GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above
Grade 4 or above in any GCSE Science (or equivalent)

Why should I choose USP College?

A mixture of theory and practical work allowing you to put into practice what you learn in the classroom
Visits to a variety of animal collections offering you the chance to see a range of animal handling techniques
300 hours’ worth of work experience over the two year programme – allowing you to develop excellent employability skills
Unrivalled support and help sessions run throughout the year by your Tutors

What could I do next?

Students may progress onto related Higher and Further education courses which could potentially include veterinary nursing, or seek relevant employment such as in a zoo, pet shop or kennels.

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