Course contact details
Laura Chera
Email:laura.chera@derby-college.ac.uk
Phone:01332 387400
Derby College
The Roundhouse
Roundhouse Road
Pride Park
Derby
DE24 8JE
Animal Management
- 2 Study options
- Undergraduate
- Broomfield Hall
- Awarded by:
- University of Derby
Course summary
If you have a real passion for working with animals, you will discover a wide choice of occupations in the thriving and varied animal management sector. This course gives you a solid introduction to all aspects of animal management to prepare you for a highly successful career.
Our foundation degree course has been designed to give you the right aptitude and attitude to work within the animal management sector. You will develop your hands-on skills and theoretical knowledge through a fascinating range of academic study, practical classes and industrial visits.
This two-year course consists of 12 modules designed to reflect the diverse nature of animal management. These will be delivered through engaging lectures and practical studies in our laboratories and on-site animal unit. Your learning will be enhanced through field trips to enable you to apply theory to practice.
You will also take part in relevant work-based learning equivalent to one day per week. Support in identifying appropriate work placement opportunities will be provided.
Your learning will be supported by our highly qualified teaching team who have a wealth of academic and professional experience in many specialist areas. Guest speakers will ensure that you receive the most up-to-date professional experience and knowledge.
Delivered at our Broomfield Hall Campus, the full-time route* includes 15 hours of taught material each week, with a minimum of 15 hours of expected self-study per week.
*This course can also be accessed part time.
This course is regulated by OfS and the qualification is awarded by the University of Derby.
All students have access to the UDO online platform, the Derby College Learning Resources Centre, the University of Derby library, and the College’s Moodle pages.
The programme will run with a minimum of six students.
Modules
Course Modules
Year 1 Modules:
Principles of Animal Husbandry (20 credits)
Principles of Animal Biology (20 credits)
Introduction to Animal Health and Welfare (20 credits)
Introduction to Animal Anatomy and Physiology (20 credits).
Introduction to Work Experience in the Animal Management Sector (20 credits)
Essential Study Skills for Life-long Learning (20 credits)
Year 2 Modules:
Applied Animal Nutrition (20 credits)
Natural History and Comparative Anatomy of Exotic Mammals (20 credits)
Planning and Managing Animal Breeding Programmes (20 credits)
Ethology of Domestic and Captive Animals (20 credits)
Continuing Work Experience in the Animal Management Sector (20 credits)
Research Methods and Scientific Communication (20 credits)
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Broomfield Hall
Study options
- Foundation Degree • Full-Time • 2 Years
- Foundation Degree • Part-Time • 4 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- D38
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- D38
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS TariffOffer: 64
All applicants will be invited to an interview to discuss their qualifications, experience and any other related issues.
You should have one of the following:
•64 UCAS points – from either an Extended Diploma or National Diploma in Animal Care
•At least two A-levels or AS Levels in a science-related subject
•A GNVQ/NVQ Level 3 in an animal-related subject
You will also need:
•Four GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C) to include English, Maths and Science.
We also welcome applicants who lack institutional qualifications. All such applicants will be interviewed and may be set an appropriate piece of work upon which a judgement will be made, taking into account their academic potential and relevant experience.
You will need to be aged 18 or over at the beginning of the course.
All applicants are subject to approval from the University of Derby.
You should have one of the following:
•64 UCAS points – from either an Extended Diploma or National Diploma in Animal Care
•At least two A-levels or AS Levels in a science-related subject
•A GNVQ/NVQ Level 3 in an animal-related subject
You will also need:
•Four GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C) to include English, Maths and Science.
We also welcome applicants who lack institutional qualifications. All such applicants will be interviewed and may be set an appropriate piece of work upon which a judgement will be made, taking into account their academic potential and relevant experience.
You will need to be aged 18 or over at the beginning of the course.
All applicants are subject to approval from the University of Derby.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Fee may increase from September 2027, the fee stated is based on 2026 academic year.
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