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HND - Higher National Diploma
Taylor Hill Centre
Full Time
SEP
1 year
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HND - Higher National Diploma
Taylor Hill Centre
Full time
SEP
1 year
HND - Higher National Diploma
Taylor Hill Centre
Part time
SEP
2 years
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This specialist programme of study will provide students with the key knowledge and practical opportunities to work within the animal management sector.
Course Overview
The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Animal Management provides a specialist programme of study which covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the animal management sector and also offers specialist emphasis through the choice of specialist units.
This course offers excellent practical opportunities with a variety of species in our eco-friendly centre and at other sites. You will learn the skills you need to enter competitive areas such as zoo keeping or specialise further on a related top up degree. When studying the HND students have the opportunity of attending various field trips. These are run alongside the curriculum to offer a more ‘hands on’ or ‘real life’ experience.
Career Progression
Careers include working within the animal sector, such as a Veterinary Nurse, Conversation Officer, Animal Behaviour Adviser, Zoo Keeper and RSPCA Inspector
Exam type
HNC (BTEC)HNC (BTEC):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Progression from the Level 4 HNC or an alternative HNC from another college, on approval of unit choice.
Students living in
England
£6,950 per year
Students from England
The following course-related costs are not included in the fees: the cost of books that you might wish to purchase, additional printing over the termly print allowance, any optional trips that may be offered as part of the course.
Students from EU
To be confirmed
Students from International
To be confirmed
Wiltshire College and University Centre
University Centre Peterborough