Start Dates:
- September 2025
Level:
5Mode of Attendance:
- Full Time
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This Higher National Diploma (HND) has been designed to cater for the increasing demands of employers within the Animal Management sector. This qualification has been developed to broaden the career prospects of students and equip them with the tools to adapt to the ever-changing world of Animal Science and Care.
This is a 2 year course, with the first year being a HNC (Level 4)
and the second year being a HND (Level 5).
Awarded by:
Key Facts
Course
Content
Students will cover a wide variety of topics, including Animal Health and welfare, Business and the Business Environment, Animal Anatomy and Physiology, British Wildlife, Anthrozoology, Breeding and Genetics, and lots more. Students also have the opportunity to undertake an independent research project, and will benefit from hands-on industry experience with an 80-hour work placement in the Animal Management sector.
Modules
Year 1 (Level 4) Modules:
- Animal Health and welfare
- Business and the business environment
- Managing a successful project
- Animal behaviour in society
- Animal Husbandry
- Animal Anatomy and Physiology
- British wildlife
- Exotic animal management
Year 2 (Level 5) Modules:
- Biological principals
- Research project
- Anthrozoology
- Evolution and adaptations
- Breeding and Genetics
- Behavioural approaches to animal management
Features
& Benefits
Brooksby College is home to a large Animal Care Centre with an extensive
range of animals, from exotics to aquatics, domestics to reptiles, and lots more
- we even have our own on-site farm. This wide range of in-house animals allows
our students to get first hand experience with a wide variety of species and
setting them up for success in their future careers. Our Lecturers come from
fantastic and varied professional backgrounds, bringing a breadth of knowledge
and experience directly from the industry for our students to benefit
from.
Entry
Requirements
48 UCAS points either from A Levels or a relevant Level 3 qualification.
Students must also hold English, Maths and Science GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
Applications from adult students are also accepted and will be considered on an
individual basis, subject to previous experience within the sector.
This
programme is studied at Brooksby College.
Progression
Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the HND programme, students are equipped with all the skills they need to gain employment in their chosen area, or to continue studying to 'top-up' their qualification to a full degree.
Course Costs
Programme Costs (Per Year):
The fees and information stated on this page are for the 2025/26 academic year and may change for the 2026/27 academic year. We will update fee and course information for 2026/27 as soon as it is available.
Find out more about the course costs and Financial Support available, or contact our Undergraduate Admission Team for more information.
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.