HND Animal Management

Start Date

Level: 4

Course Course: P00086

Area: Animal Care

Campus: Hillsborough Campus

About this Course

The HND in Animal Management offers our students the opportunity to undertake animal-based studies at university level. The range of subjects taught gives the students a wide variety of topics to learn, and often we will see our students finding their "specialist area of interest" throughout the HND, directing them towards a life-long career in the animal sector. Students will naturally progress academically and have access to a wide range of support and resources at university level. Lessons take place both on-site at the Hillsborough campus, online (some of our units can facilitate remote learning - however, an element of flexibility is required to attend campus for practical lessons and assessments), and also at a zoological collection in the local area.

Key Units

The HND in Animal Management offers our students the opportunity to undertake animal-based studies at University level. The majority of our students will join the HNC Level 4 course (1st year) and then naturally progress onto the Level 5 HND year, making it a 2 year course. The range of subjects taught gives the students a wide variety of topics to learn, and often we will see our students finding their "specialist area of interest" throughout the HND, directing them towards a life-long career in the animal sector.

Students will naturally progress academically and have access to a wide range of support and resources at university level. Lessons take place both on-site at the Hillsborough campus, online (some of our units can facilitate remote learning - however, an element of flexibility is required to attend campus for practical lessons and assessments), and also at a zoological collection in the local area.

Key units

Year 1

Animal Health and Welfare (15 credits)
Business and the Business Environment (15 credits)
Managing a Successful Project (15 credits)
Animal Behaviour in Society (15 credits)
Animal Husbandry (15 credits)
Animal Anatomy and Physiology (15 credits)
Animal Nutrition (15 credits)
Management of Exotic Species (15 credits)

Year 2

Biological Principles (15 credits)
Research Project (30 credits)
Anthrozoology (15 credits)
Evolution and Adaptations (15 credits)
Work Experience (15 credits)
Behavioural Approaches to Animal Management (15 credits)
Humanisation of Companion Animals (15 credits)

Entry Requirements

For students who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:

A BTEC Level 3 qualification (Merit or above) in Animal Management or Horse/Equine Management
A GCSE/A Level Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject
Other related Level 3 qualifications
An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution
Related work experience
An international equivalent of the above

Applicants with prior learning will be considered on an individual basis.

Assessment

All modules are assessed through assignment, practical work or open book exams.

All module assignments vary in content - combinations of presentations, posters, scientific articles/reports, portfolios, write up of practical work etc.

Where does this Lead

Students who successfully complete the HND may progress on to top-up Degree programmes or further university studies in:

Animal Sciences
Animal Biology
Zoology

Future Opportunities

Graduates of the HND in Animal Management (Behaviour and Welfare) may choose to pursue careers in:

Animal Behaviour
Animal Health and Welfare
Zoology
Zoo Keeping
Teaching
Animal Training
Research
Conservation Work

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Further Information

Additional information about higher education at UC Sheffield can be found here.

The Sheffield College is a registered provider with the Office for Students.

Fees

Approximate costs for a HE course is between £7500 and £8000. You can apply for a loan via Student Finance Student finance. Please note all quoted fees are subject to change.

More information regarding annual fees for university level study at UC Sheffield can be found here.

Terms and Conditions

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Course Handbook

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Extra Costs

There is an opportunity to work abroad in May each year and a payment plan will be in place for those who may be interested.

Students in financial hardship may be eligible to apply for support through the HE Student Support Fund.

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