Course summary
Fulfil your dream career in the animal sector! If you’re passionate about animal behaviour and welfare, the Pearson BTEC Animal Management (Animal Behaviour and Welfare) HNC Level 4 is your gateway to an exciting future. Dive deep into animal behaviour and welfare through a mix of formal lectures, engaging guest speakers, and hands-on research projects. You will benefit from small class sizes, access to our Animal Care Unit, and high levels of support to ensure you receive the attention and guidance that you need to succeed. The animal sector is booming with numerous career opportunities, both in the UK and abroad. Whether it’s working with exotic animals in zoos, engaging in vital conservation work, or supporting animal welfare in veterinary practices, you will be equipped with the expertise to pursue your aspirations.
Modules
Animal Health and Welfare Business and the Business Environment Managing a Successful Project Animal Behaviour in Society Animal Husbandry Animal Anatomy and Physiology Animal Collection Management Animal Nutrition
Assessment method
Assessment is via course work which includes essays, reports, practical observations and presentations. The assessment of Pearson's Higher National qualifications are criterion-referenced and you will provide evidence in the form of assignments, which are assessed against the unit learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 3401
- Institution code:
- B01
- Campus name:
- Boston Campus (Rochford)
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
In order to study the Animal Management HNC Level 4, you will need to have a DM profile on an Animal Management BTEC Level 3 Diploma course, a MMP profile on the Animal Management BTEC Extended Diploma, an Access to Higher Education qualification, or an A Level equivalent or a related subject (minimum 80 new UCAS points); GCSEs in English, Maths and Science at grade 4 (C) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 and/or minimum IELTS score of 6; and the ability to demonstrate meaningful work experience. Please note that individual cases will be considered.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7100 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £7100 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £7100 | Whole course |
| Wales | £7100 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Boston College
Skirbeck Road
Boston
Lincolnshire
PE21 6JF