Course overview
This Access to HE Diploma in Animal Science and Welfare is designed to give you the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to access a degree. On completion, you will be ready to study a degree in animal science, animal welfare, animal behaviour, zoology, animal management, or any other animal-related subject.
Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma courses are open to anyone aged 19 and over, with no maximum age limit. They are designed for adults who want to go to university but lack the necessary qualifications, those who have been out of education for some time, people changing careers, or anyone with a varied educational or career background so far.
This Access to HE Diploma is not the right choice if you are looking to enter the workplace straight after your course, as it is solely focused on preparing you for university progression.
You will learn
- HE study and presentation skills
- Business skills
- Land-based skills
- Bioscience and biochemistry
- How to carry out a land-based industry research project
- Animal science and welfare
- Animal management and behaviour
Access to HE Diploma (Land-based Studies) – Cambridge Access Validating Agency (The)
Reference: 40009701
Visit www.cava.ac.uk to find out more about the awarding body.
To join this animal science access course, you willl need at least four GCSEs at grade 3 and above (D and above) including English and maths, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification. We will also consider prior learning and relevant experience gained in a professional environment.
Successful completion of this Access to HE Diploma will enable you to progress to our FdSc Animal Management and Zoology degree, or another related higher education course (subject to entry requirements).
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.
