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BTEC Level 3 Animal Management Course in Grays

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Animal Management Course in Grays. Classes run at USP College Palmers Campus, full-time over two years. This level 3 btec animal management course is funded for learners aged 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, funding may still be available depending on your age and qualifications. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Maths, and a Science subject, or a Level 2 BTEC Diploma with equivalent GCSE grades. The course covers animal biology, health and welfare, behaviour, and conservation. It's a strong foundation for roles in zoos, veterinary settings, and wildlife conservation.

Who this course is for

Animal Management is an ideal course if you want to work in the animal industry as a Zoo Keeper, Veterinary Nurse, Animal Health and Welfare Officer or in Animal Conservation.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths Grade 4 or above in any GCSE Science (or equivalent)

or

A Level 2 BTEC Diploma or above and GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above Grade 4 or above in any GCSE Science (or equivalent)

What you will learn

  • You'll study animal biology, anatomy, and physiology.
  • You'll learn how to assess and support animal health and welfare.
  • You'll explore animal behaviour and how to apply it in practical settings.
  • You'll develop knowledge of wildlife conservation and habitat management.
  • You'll learn how zoos, animal shelters, and veterinary practices operate.
  • You'll study nutrition and how to plan appropriate diets for different species.
  • You'll build practical animal handling and husbandry skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical workshops, and hands-on animal care activities. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and unit-based coursework rather than traditional exams. This is the standard Pearson Edexcel BTEC assessment model, where your work is built up and assessed throughout the two years. There is no final written exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. USP College Palmers Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Zoo keeper. Care for animals in zoo or wildlife park settings.
  • Veterinary nurse. Support vets in clinical animal care.
  • Animal health and welfare officer. Inspect and enforce animal welfare standards.
  • Animal conservation officer. Work on wildlife protection and habitat projects.
  • Animal care assistant. Day-to-day care in kennels, catteries, or rescue centres.
  • Wildlife rehabilitation worker. Care for injured or orphaned wild animals.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree in Animal Management or Animal Science. A two-year higher education route that deepens your knowledge and can lead to a full BSc.
  • BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour, Zoology, or Veterinary Nursing. University degree programmes that build directly on a Level 3 BTEC.
  • Level 3 Veterinary Nursing Qualification. If you want to qualify as a registered veterinary nurse, you'll need to complete a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons approved programme alongside clinical placement.
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