Access to HE Diploma (Land-Based Studies) – Animal Science and Welfare Pathway

Course overview

This course is designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to access a degree. Completion of this course will prepare you 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) courses are open to anyone aged 19 and over, with no maximum age limit. These courses 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, individuals looking to change careers, or adults with a variety of previous educational or career experiences.

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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.

You must be 19+ years old with GCSEs at Grade 3 or above in English and Maths.

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.

Madelaine Dunlop wins LBEL award 2024

Madelaine’s Story

"Winning the Animal Care and Management Apprentice of the Year award was an incredible honour, but the real highlight has been the journey that got me here." Madelaine’s Story