Course description
Diploma of Higher Education Animal Management (Livestock Technology)
If you are interested in animal production and farm animal welfare and are looking for a course discussing how we can meet the food demands of society whilst maintaining the health and welfare of the animals in our care then this is your option. This option supports the whole animal teaching, such as the breeding and biosecurity topics on the Animal Management course or genetics and biotechnology on the Animal Science course. This option is for those looking for careers in farm livestock production including farm nutritionist, farm animal health and welfare advisory roles, and precision livestock farming.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
- UCAS Tariff Points: 80
- GCE A Levels: 80 UCAS tariff points, to include one GCE A level grade C or above
- Irish Certificate: 80 UCAS tariff points, to include 2 x B1 or H2 higher
- Scottish Highers: 80 UCAS tariff points, to include 2 x B
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Total (IB) Diploma point score of 24 or more
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMP
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma: DM
- C & G Level 3 Extended Diploma: Pass (48 + in combination with other qualifications to meet 80)
- C & G Level 3 Diploma: Distinction (72 + in combination with other qualifications to meet 80)
- GCSEs: All applicants must hold a minimum of four GCSE passes at grade C/4 or above to include English, Maths and Science.
Training Course Content
Stage One
Semester 1
- Professional Skills for the Animal Industry
- Animal Biology
- Ethics of animal use
- Animal Husbandry
- Ecology and Evolution
Semester 2
- Professional Skills for the Animal Industry
- Animal Biology
- Animals in Society
- Animal Husbandry
- Ecology and Evolution
Stage Two
Semester 3
- Research Methods
- Business Skills
- Behaviour
- Reproduction and Breeding
- Livestock Production Systems
Semester 4
- Research Methods
- Business Skills
- Principles of Nutrition
- Animal Health and Welfare
- Livestock Production Systems
Course delivery details
Learning & Teaching Methods
The following list shows the variety of learning and teaching methods experienced on this course.
- Animal handling practicals involving work with a wide range of domesticated and captive animal species
- Tutorials
- Seminars and debates
- Inquiry-based learning
- Visits
- Online quizzes, wikis and activities
- Laboratory practical classes including dissections
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Expenses
- UK student fees - £9250 per year
- Intearnational student fees – £13,335 per year
Continuing Studies
This list of careers below are those that graduates from this programme have been successful in.
- Animal nutrition trainee
- Retail jobs in the pet industry
- Cattery and Kennel supervisors
- Animal Welfare Officer
- RSPCA technician
- Progression to BSc
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