Easton College Courses : Full Time
BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA in Animal Management

Duration
2 years full-time.

Entry requirements:
4 GCSEs at grades A-C (Science at grade A-C) or First Diploma (normally Merit overall) or National Award or BTEC First Certificate (Merit overall) plus 2 GCSEs at grade D-G or other Level 2 qualifications.

The course:
This course carries the same UCAS points weighting and is equivalent to studying 3 A Levels. The programme provides a nationally recognised vocational qualification for those seeking managerial or supervisory employment in the animal care industry or to move into higher education. There will be a mixture of lectures, practical sessions and seminars. Students will also gain ‘hands-on’ experience in the form of a compulsory work-experience placement undertaken throughout studies.

Course content includes:

• Business Management,
  
• Principles of Animal Science
  
• Nutrition
  
• Practical Animal Handling
  
• Animal Collections
  
• Breed Development and Welfare
  
• Biochemistry and Microbiology
  
• Animal Behaviour and Welfare
  
• Wildlife Rehabilitation
  
• Animal Health
  
• Kennel/Cattery Management
  
• Management of Exotics
  
• Management of Aquatics
  
• Ecology and Conservation
  
• Key Skills

Students are able to select some modules in their second year.

Progression:

• Foundation Degree in animal science and welfare at Easton College
  
• Other higher education courses
  
• Employment

Financial Information:
If you are aged 16 –18 on 31 August 2009, and are resident in the UK for the last three years, you do not have to pay tuition or examination fees.
For mature students, the current tuition fee is £1224 per year, together with an examination fee of £153, which is payable in year 1. Help with fees up to the full cost of the course may be available.  For further information regarding funding please speak to the Student Information Centre staff on 01603 731232.

For further information, please contact info@easton.ac.uk

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