Free Level 5 HND in Animal Management in Pulborough. Classes run at Brinsbury College, full-time during the day. The course takes two years and is built around a working 540-acre farm, giving you hands-on experience alongside your studies. It covers the knowledge and skills needed for managerial roles in the animal management industry. You'll also build a strong foundation if you want to go on to a full degree. Entry requires A levels including a science subject, or a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma at Merit, plus GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
You will need to have a combination of GCE A levels (including a science discipline) or BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas at Merit or equivalent qualifications. GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grade C/4.
What you will learn
You'll develop animal husbandry and care skills across a range of species
You'll study animal health, welfare, and behaviour
You'll learn how to manage staff and operations within animal management settings
You'll apply scientific principles to practical animal management tasks
You'll build knowledge of legislation and ethics relevant to the industry
You'll develop research and analytical skills to support professional practice
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical work on the college's working farm. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel HND is assignment-based, with units assessed through written work, practical tasks, and projects. There are no traditional written exams for most units. You'll complete work that demonstrates your knowledge and skills in each subject area.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brinsbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Animal centre manager, overseeing day-to-day care and staff
Zoo keeper or senior zoo keeper, working with captive animals
Wildlife rehabilitation officer, caring for injured wild animals
Animal welfare inspector, monitoring standards across facilities
Kennel or cattery manager, running boarding or rescue operations
Research technician, supporting animal science studies
Farm manager, managing livestock on a commercial holding
What you could study next
BSc (Hons) in Animal Science or Animal Management. Many universities accept the HND for direct entry into the final year of a related degree, cutting your study time significantly.
Level 6 Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). If you want to teach animal management, this is the route into further education teaching.
Postgraduate study in veterinary science, conservation, or wildlife management, depending on your career direction.
