Hartpury College Extended Diploma Animal Management Science

Level 3 Diploma Animal Management (Science)

Diplomas

This Diploma will give you the knowledge, skills and understanding you need to progress on to further veterinary and animal science study and pursue your dreams. We offer you excellent practical hands-on learning opportunities with our large and varied animal collection of exotic and domestic species.

Key Information

Course Duration: Two years
Part or Full Time: Full Time
Level of Study: Diplomas

Course Overview

Our full-time two-year Animal Science Diploma is the equivalent of 3 A-levels and great for you if you want to pursue careers or further study in:

  • Veterinary medicine
  • Biovetinary sciences
  • Animal sciences
  • Animal nutrition

We're currently working with a leading Vet School to ensure that students are offered a guaranteed interview to study veterinary medicine with them subject to achievement of the required grades at GCSE and in specific units.

6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above to include English, Mathematics and Science

The units listed below reflect the subjects you will cover on this course but are subject to change:

  • Animal Breeding and Genetics
  • Animal Biology
  • Animal Welfare and Ethics
  • Practical Animal Husbandry
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Animal Health and Diseases
  • Work Experience in the Animal Sector
  • Investigative Research Project
  • Practical Skills in Animal Science
  • Animal Metabolism
  • Advanced Animal Nutrition
  • Business Management in the Animal Sector
  • Animal Nursing
  • Farm Livestock Husbandry
  • Zoological Animal Health and Husbandry

This course will include a range of different assessment methods, including written exams.

During this programme, you will be expected to undertake a block of work experience allowing you to gain valuable knowledge in practical industry live situations.

On successful completion of this course and a suitable reference from a tutor, you will be able to progress on to a Foundation degree or Honours degree (subject to entry requirements).

Almost 50% of our Animal Science Diploma graduates pursue their dreams of becoming a vet, progressing onto veterinary medicine degrees at the Royal Veterinary College, the University of Nottingham and the University of Bristol (Hartpury 2019). Many love Hartpury so much that they choose to move into veterinary nursing and animal science degrees at Hartpury University.

Course Overview

Course information

Our full-time two-year Animal Science Diploma is the equivalent of 3 A-levels and great for you if you want to pursue careers or further study in:

  • Veterinary medicine
  • Biovetinary sciences
  • Animal sciences
  • Animal nutrition

We're currently working with a leading Vet School to ensure that students are offered a guaranteed interview to study veterinary medicine with them subject to achievement of the required grades at GCSE and in specific units.

Entry requirements

6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above to include English, Mathematics and Science

What you'll study

The units listed below reflect the subjects you will cover on this course but are subject to change:

  • Animal Breeding and Genetics
  • Animal Biology
  • Animal Welfare and Ethics
  • Practical Animal Husbandry
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Animal Health and Diseases
  • Work Experience in the Animal Sector
  • Investigative Research Project
  • Practical Skills in Animal Science
  • Animal Metabolism
  • Advanced Animal Nutrition
  • Business Management in the Animal Sector
  • Animal Nursing
  • Farm Livestock Husbandry
  • Zoological Animal Health and Husbandry

This course will include a range of different assessment methods, including written exams.

Career and education opportunities

During this programme, you will be expected to undertake a block of work experience allowing you to gain valuable knowledge in practical industry live situations.

On successful completion of this course and a suitable reference from a tutor, you will be able to progress on to a Foundation degree or Honours degree (subject to entry requirements).

Almost 50% of our Animal Science Diploma graduates pursue their dreams of becoming a vet, progressing onto veterinary medicine degrees at the Royal Veterinary College, the University of Nottingham and the University of Bristol (Hartpury 2019). Many love Hartpury so much that they choose to move into veterinary nursing and animal science degrees at Hartpury University.

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99.4% pass-rate

With a BTEC pass rate of 99.4%, our outcomes for students are exceptional.

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Erik Tihelka
“I chose to study Animal Science at Hartpury because it focuses on the subject area I love. The facilities are unparalleled and I’ve had so many opportunities to gain practical experience working with animals.”
Erik Tihelka
Level 3 National Extended Diploma Animal Management (Science)

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Living in on-site college accommodation at Hartpury, you’ll be part of a vibrant and international community of students of all ages who share their experience of life at college and university together on one campus.

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Are you unsure about whether A-levels or a BTEC Diploma are the right choice for you? Find out the key differences and which qualification would best suit your learning style and your career and further study ambitions on our dedicated page.