Animal Care - HNC
SRUC Scotland's Rural College
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Higher National Certificate - HNC

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SRUC Craibstone, Aberdeen

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Throughout the course you will develop an understanding and knowledge of the husbandry, housing care and welfare needs of animals, and gain the skills required to undertake a supervisory level job related to the animal care industry. Moreover, this course will provide you with the confidence and ability to be able to work with others in the industry and provide the highest standards of care and welfare for the animals that they may be responsible for. Upon successful completion of this course, ...Read more

Throughout the course you will develop an understanding and knowledge of the husbandry, housing care and welfare needs of animals, and gain the skills required to undertake a supervisory level job related to the animal care industry. Moreover, this course will provide you with the confidence and ability to be able to work with others in the industry and provide the highest standards of care and welfare for the animals that they may be responsible for. Upon successful completion of this course, students can apply to join year 2 of the HND Animal Care course.

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£7,250 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£7,250 per year

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Students from England

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£1,285 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£7,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£7,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£7,250 per year

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£16,000 per year

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£16,000 per year

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SRUC Scotland's Rural College
SRUC Scotland's Rural College , Edinburgh

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is a multi-campus higher education provider with locations across Scotland....

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SRUC Scotland's Rural College
SRUC Parkgate Dumfries Dumfries & Galloway DG1 3NE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Dumfries  4.5 miles away

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