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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Animal Management (603/3043/0)
Overview
This is a two-year, full-time course, broadly equivalent to three A-levels, during which you will acquire an in-depth knowledge of animals and their needs.
You will study topics including Animal Health, Exotic Animal Husbandry, Animal Handling, Animal Behaviour, Animal Biology and Fundamentals of Science.
Work placement forms part of the training on this programme and is essential to meet the requirements of the qualification. Your learning will be supported by relevant educational visits. You will be assessed through a combination of assignments, observed practical work, presentations and examinations.
Key areas of study:
- Animal breeding and genetics
- Practical animal husbandry
- Animal welfare and ethics
- Animal Biology
- Animal behaviour
- Animal health and diseases
Four GCSEs at Grade C or above
- including Maths, English Language and GCSE Biology (or Double Award Science).
Please note, GCSE Single Award Science is not accepted, however, we may accept other Level 2 Science qualifications in combination with good performance at GCSE.
Medical evidence of current vaccination (or immunity) against tetanus prior to commencement of animal house work and work experience.
Non-academic course entry requirements
Important: All applicants must also meet the following conditions:
· be 16 years old by 1 July 2026.
· Provide proof of:
o Right to Study in the UK. For courses with work placement, proof of your right to work in the UK is also required.
o Photographic proof of identity
· Provide translated copies of and/or demonstrate equivalency of non-UK qualifications.
Further information on non-academic course entry requirements can be found at https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/full-time/further-education/entry-criteria-further-education
67% coursework
33% externally assessed examinations
Careers
Further study at Level 4 Higher National Certificate and Level 5 Higher National Diploma.
Range of BSc (Hons) programmes that may include:
- Zoology
- Animal Behaviour and Conservation
- Animal Management
- Veterinary Nursing
Interests
- Animals
- Science
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