Animal Welfare and Management HND

Applied Sciences, Geography and Archaeology

This course is run at Pershore College which has excellent facilities in the field of Animal Welfare and Management. This expertise is combined with the skills of biologists at the University of Worcester, to provide a course where you will develop your expertise in animal care. You will have access to a wide range of animals at the Pershore campus and other out-centres including the Birmingham Nature Centre.

The programme includes practical work and visits, with visiting speakers an integral part of the experience. The theme that runs over the two years is Animal Behaviour and Welfare, with specialised subjects such as Canine and Feline Psychology. Scientific, business and hands-on experience are integrated throughout the course.

Progression

Successful students may apply to join the Undergraduate Modular Scheme at the University of Worcester to gain a BSc (Hons) degree in Animal Biology or progress to the Animal Care Science BSc (Hons) Top-up degree.

To view the course on the Pershore College website follow this link. Warwickshire College

A minimum of 60 UCAS Tariff points from 1 A level or equivalent Level 3 qualification plus a minimum of five GCSEs at grades A-C

Animal Welfare
Animal Management
Animal Behaviour 1 & 2
Health and Complementary Therapies
Animal Nutrition
Animals in Nature
Animal Physiology
Animal Collections & Habitat Creation
Reproduction & Genetics
Canine and Feline Psychology
Business Management & Marketing
Business Communication & IT
Project Planning & Customer Care
Specialist Study 1 & 2

There is a continuous assessment throughout the course using a wide variety of tasks such as coursework, presentations, case studies and video presentations. Work experience is optional, though recommended. You will undertake a Specialist Study in your second year.

UCAS is the central organisation through which applications are processed for entry onto full-time undergraduate courses in Higher Education in the UK.

Animal Welfare and Management HND 223D P HND/AC

This course is run in partnership with Pershore College (P).

For the latest information, check the UCAS website at www.ucas.com

You will be prepared for a range of employment opportunities in the animal care industry, including management, administration and advisory roles.

Other opportunities will be open to you in animal behaviour and training, welfare, research, teaching, veterinary assistance, pet retail, technician and posts in kennels and catteries at various levels of responsibility.

Student Profile:

Student Profile:
Dee Etheridge
Course: Animal Care HND/ Animal Care Science BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree
Hometown: Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire

“I’ve had pets since I was little. I did veterinary nursing for a while, and fancied a change. The content of the course at Pershore was what attracted me- the range of things it covers, from welfare and management to more general animal care. I got to go badger watching for my field study, and am hoping to do badgers for my specialist study when I go on to do the Animal Care Science Top-up at Worcester. Pershore is a really nice atmosphere for learning- the campus is open and spacious with great facilities. I have been up to University of Worcester for a chat with my future lecturers, and the equipment there looks great too!”