Animal Management Advanced Diploma (Level 3 Courses)

Course overview

Our Animal Management Level 3 courses can extend for up to two years of full-time study depending on which programme you follow.

Each course has been designed to prepare you for a rewarding and professional career in the animal industry. Whilst having a strong practical basis in animal husbandry, the courses also cover key theoretical elements of applied animal sciences.

You will also undertake an investigative research project and complete relevant work experience in the animal sector.

You will learn

  • Animal breeding and genetics
  • Animal welfare and ethics
  • Animal biology
  • Practical animal husbandry skills
  • How to understand animal behaviour
  • How to manage animal health
  • Practical skills in animal science
  • Animal metabolism and advanced animal nutrition
  • Animal management in a retail environment
  • Farm livestock husbandry
  • Wildlife ecology and conservation management

BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Animal Management – Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)
Reference: 60175254

At least five GCSEs at grade 5 and above (A* to C) including Maths, English or Science and/or a Pass in an Animal Care Diploma (Level 2) or above. Before you start your course, if you are aged between 16 and 18 years, you will be required to attend a fun and practical two-day preparation workshop where you will meet your tutors and other students on your course. Further details will be provided at the point of an offer being made.

Successful completion of this course will enable you to progress to our animal management and zoology degree or another related higher education course subject to entry requirements. You will also be able to find employment in a range of animal management and science careers.

If you are aged 16 to 18 years old at the start of your course, there are no course fees to pay. If you are aged 19 or over you will need to pay the course fees yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan (ALL). More information can be found on our Fees and Funding page.

Isabella’s story

Isabella began with the Technical Diploma in Animal Management and Welfare (Level 2), then pursued the Animal Management Diploma and Extended Diploma (Level 3). Isabella’s story