Course description
Learn to work safely with animals while exploring areas such as genetics, biochemistry and microbiology with our Extended Diploma in Animal Management (Science) at Writtle College.
This advanced-level course lets you combine your interests in animals and science.
You’ll learn how to manage feeding and nutrition, and be responsible for planning and carrying out animal husbandry health and handling. You’ll also explore animal behaviour, animal breeds and welfare and business skills.
There’s a focus on animal science throughout, with course content including cell biology and genetics, biochemistry and microbiology, and science investigation and report writing.
You’ll gain valuable experience with a work placement too, while completing a portfolio of work that contributes toward your final grade.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Main
- 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 or A*-C, which must include English and Maths
- Science GCSE at Grade 9-6 or A*-B
- Satisfactory references from most recent school, college or employer
- Alternative qualifications or experience will be considered on application.
Important additional notes
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Training Course Content
Mandatory units
- Principles of Health and Safety
- Undertake and Review Work-related Experience in the Land-based Industries
- Animal Health and Husbandry
- Animal Feeding and Nutrition
- Animal Behaviour and Communication
- Biological Systems of Animals
- Animal Welfare and Breeding
- Animal Nursing
- Fundamentals of Science
- Chemistry for Biological Technicians
- Cell Biology and Genetics
- Biochemistry and Microbiology
- Science Investigation and Report Writing
- Business Management in the Land-based Sector
- Undertake Investigative Project in the Land-based Sector
Optional specialist units
- Wildlife and Ecology Conservation
- Wildlife Management and Rehabilitation
- Exotic Animal Health and Husbandry
- Animal Training
- Aquatics Welfare and Breed Development
- Avian Health and Husbandry
- Zoological Collections
- Farm Livestock Husbandry and Welfare
- Inheritance and Genetics
- Small Animal Rehabilitation
- Fish Biology
- Environmental Interpretation in the Land-based Sector
- Undertake Estate Skills
Course delivery details
This course includes a range of mandatory and optional units. You’ll complete all mandatory units and select four optional units from the list below, as determined by your Course Leader.
Units are subject to change and availability.
Assessment
We’ll assess your progress in a number of ways including two externally set, externally moderated assignments; two externally set and externally marked exams; a portfolio of evidence, two unit assignments; and optional unit assessments as required.
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Expenses
Fee: £5,678 Students over 19 starting 2023/24 (per year)
Continuing Studies
Careers and educational progression
On completion of this diploma, you could seek employment in roles such as:
- Veterinary practice lab technician
- Veterinary practice lab assistant
- Veterinary practice clinical assistant
- Animal care assistant – managing the day-to-day care of companion animal patients under the supervision of a veterinary nursing team
- Equine technician – assisting an equine vet team with the investigation and treatment of horses
- Lay assistant – carrying out designated tasks on farms in support of a farm animal vet team
- Animal husbandry technician
- Research assistant (desk-based)
Or you might choose to continue your studies, by progressing to a university degree course. Options at ARU Writtle – which shares a campus with Writtle College – includeBSc (Hons) Animal Management andBSc (Hons) Animal Science.
The Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management (Science) also offers a direct entry route to theRoyal Veterinary College (RSV) Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVetMed), dependant on achieving a D*D*D* overall with Distinctions in:
- Biological Systems of Animals
- Synoptic Assessment (1)
- Synoptic Assessment (2)
- Theory Exam (2)
- Undertake Investigative Project in the Land-Based Industries
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