Animal Management (Animal Behaviour and Welfare) Top-Up
- HND
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Boston Campus (Rochford)
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
Enhance your knowledge understanding on animal behaviour and welfare to be a future leader in the animal industry with the Pearson BTEC Animal Management (Animal Behaviour and Welfare) HND Top-up Level 5.
Learn from experienced professionals and industry experts, gain insights from leading figures in the animal sector, and develop critical thinking and research skills that are essential for your career. 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 Management HND Top-up Level 5 is a progression route from the Animal Management (Animal Behaviour and Welfare) HNC Level 4.
Modules
Students may study topics including:
Biological Principles
Research Project
Anthrozoology
Evolutionary Adaptations
Animal Breeding and Genetics
Therapy and Rehabilitation
Wildlife Conservation
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
Apply by
29 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- 3501
- 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
In order to study the Animal Management (Animal Behaviour and Welfare) HND Top-up Level 5, you will need to have a level 4 qualification in Animal Studies/Management; GCSEs in Maths, English and Science at grade 4 (C) or its equivalent; and the ability to demonstrate meaningful work experience.
Please note that individual cases will be considered.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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