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Animal diplomas

Care, management and science

Be part of an Ofsted Outstanding college and benefit from our dedicated animal centre with a variety of species. You'll gain the skills and confidence to progress into your dream career in an exciting and developing industry.

Depending on your course, we’ll teach you about animal health, biology, welfare and husbandry. Our well-equipped laboratories and classrooms provide the ideal learning environment.

You’ll be able to evidence your knowledge and practical skills to employers through your work experience. Previous students have worked in veterinary surgeries, rescue centres, kennels and catteries, equine yards, farms, canine enterprises and zoological collections.

Our courses

Prepare for a fulfilling career working with and caring for animals in a range of roles. Our courses in Animal Care, Science and Management will give you the theoretical and hands-on experience to make a difference to the lives of animals.

Our students have gone on to complete animal science, human-animal interaction, therapy and bioveterinary degrees at Hartpury University or other institutions. 

Featured animal certificates and diplomas

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Level 3 Diploma Animal Management
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Level 3 Diploma Animal Management

Prepare for a fulfilling career working with and caring for animals in a range of roles. Our
course in Animal Management will give you the theoretical and hands-on experience to make a difference to the lives of animals.

Hartpury College Animal Management Ext Certificate
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Level 3 Extended Certificate Animal Management

Prepare for a fulfilling career working with and caring for animals in a range of roles. Our
course in Animal Management will give you the theoretical and hands-on experience to make a difference to the lives of animals.

College Animal student weighing reptile
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Level 3 Foundation Diploma Animal Management

Prepare for a fulfilling career working with and caring for animals in a range of roles. Our
course in Animal Management will give you the theoretical and hands-on experience to make a difference to the lives of animals.

Hartpury College Animal Management Extended Diploma
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Level 3 Extended Diploma Animal Management

If you want to work with animals and manage every aspect of their care, our Animal Management BTEC diploma is for you. Our students study a range of topics related to the animal management industry, including
Animal Welfare, Animal Behaviour, Breeding, Health, Genetics, Ecology and Conservation, Aquatics, and Human-Animal Interaction. You’ll apply theory through practical sessions in our extensive animal collection.

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Why study animal at Hartpury?

Our lecturers have worked as animal trainers, coaches, behaviourists and veterinary professionals – so you’ll benefit from their considerable experience in the commercial animal industry.

We offer a dedicated animal environment for you to gain the practical skills, qualifications and experience that employers are looking for.

Alongside that, our commercial animal businesses on campus – canine and equine therapy centres, our livestock farm and dog grooming salon – provide additional opportunities to gain practical and business experience.

Ready to apply?

Places at our Ofsted Outstanding college are competitive, so we recommend submitting your application as early as possible.

Prospective students don't need to have attended an open day to submit an application and can apply beforehand with no financial or any other obligations.