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.
Why study Animal at Hartpury College?
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.
Why study Animal at Hartpury College?
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.
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Rated 'Ofsted Outstanding in all areas' for academic and curriculum-related provision
99.4% pass-rate
With a BTEC pass rate of 99.4%, our outcomes for students are exceptional.
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.
The Hartpury Certificate is an enrichment programme designed to support our students to grow.
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