Course contact details
HE Admissions CCG
Email:HE-Enquiries@gbmc.ac.uk
Phone:01903 273060
Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges)
Westgate Fields
Chichester
PO19 1SB
Animal Management
- Higher National Certificate
- 1 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Brinsbury College
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
Do you want to learn the latest animal management skills that employers are looking for now, while working on your personal development and setting yourself up to get a degree in the future?
Course overview
Based at Brinsbury College’s 540‑acre working farm, this HND in Animal Management gives you the specialist skills and experience needed for a career in the animal management and welfare sector. The course combines academic study with hands‑on training in our animal centre, working farm, and on‑site laboratories. You’ll develop expertise in areas such as animal health, behaviour, nutrition, husbandry, wildlife conservation, and research, while building the professional skills employers value.
Why choose this course
You’ll benefit from small group sizes, excellent practical opportunities with a wide variety of species, and teaching from expert lecturers who support you through assignments, presentations, practical assessments, and case studies. The course also includes Higher Education development sessions to help you grow academically and professionally.
Modules
Course Modules
Year 1 Modules:
• Animal Health and Welfare
• Animal Husbandry
• Animal Behaviour
• Animal Nutrition
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Business Environment
Assessment method
Assessment is completed predominantly through written work but this can take many forms such as projects, essays, posters and reports. Other assessment methods used on this course include presentations, in-class tests or practical examinations.
The method of assessment has been designed to encourage continuous written and verbal feedback throughout the course to ensure the highest grade attainable for each unit in conjunction with the highest quality education.
Special Features include; Small group sizes ensure you get the support you need to succeed, Excellent practical opportunities with
a variety of species in our animal centre.
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Brinsbury College
Study options
- Higher National Certificate • Full-Time • 1 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 002D
- Institution code:
- C57
- Campus name:
- Brinsbury College
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- 002D
- Institution code:
- C57
- Campus name:
- Brinsbury College
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MPP
We look at each application individually, considering your grades, interview and any relevant experience. We typically expect students to have achieved 64 UCAS points or MPP in a Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma, alongside grade 4 in GCSE English and Maths. Mature students who don't meet these standard entry requirements may be able to show us their potential through relevant experience. Applicants whose first language is not English and who do not have GCSE English will be asked to take an IELTS assessment or equivalent and will need to achieve an overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in the writing element and at least 5.5 in all other sub elements.
UCAS TariffOffer: 64
We look at each application individually, considering your grades, interview and any relevant experience. We typically expect students to have achieved 64 UCAS points or MPP in a Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma, alongside grade 4 in GCSE English and Maths. Mature students who don't meet these standard entry requirements may be able to show us their potential through relevant experience. Applicants whose first language is not English and who do not have GCSE English will be asked to take an IELTS assessment or equivalent and will need to achieve an overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in the writing element and at least 5.5 in all other sub elements.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Applicants whose first language is not English and who do not have GCSE English will be asked to take an IELTS assessment or equivalent and will need to achieve an overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in the writing element and at least 5.5 in all other sub elements. |
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £6800* |
* 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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