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Level 3 in Animal Management

87M229/AP-2223
  1. CampusMedway
  2. Course Length2 Years
  3. Type of CourseFull Time
  4. Week Commencing05-09-2022
  5. Annual Fee£5678

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The Details

Safari in South Africa and enjoy the nature of the New Forest as you further develop your understanding of animal care and welfare.

These are just two of the fantastic opportunities available on the level 3 Diploma, allowing you to experience the industry up close and personal with world experts in their field.

Your College-based studies will be in-depth and look at animal behaviour as well as environmental and conservation issues. Other units include animal accommodation, breed development, anatomy and physiology, wildlife and rehabilitation, and more.

Other Important Info

  • You will learn through a variety of methods including lectures, discussions, practical work and visits to animal care providers
  • Your final grades will be based on a portfolio of evidence containing your written assignments and practical work records
  • This is a study programme which includes English, maths and work experience in addition to your main programme

    Future Prospects

    This course will prepare you for a variety of worthwhile careers in animal care. It also forms a perfect preparation for entry into university. MidKent College also offers a wide variety of higher education courses including HND/HNC options - see our website for more information.

    Entry Requirements

    Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English and maths at grade C/4 or above.

    Why Choose MidKent College?

  • We provide some of the finest teaching and learning environments you’ll find in a further education college in the country, having built a brand-new campus in Gillingham in 2009 and refurbished our Maidstone Campus in a redevelopment programme completed in 2016.
  • Both of our campuses are fully-equipped with workshops that simulate real working environments, equipment that replicates the latest technology students will find in the workplace, and commercial facilities that are open to the public.
  • The University Centre Maidstone (UCM) building at our Oakwood Park campus is a dedicated campus for university-level courses and professional training.
  • Our career advisers booked 1105 careers interviews in 2020-2021! They'll be able to give you impartial guidance as to the range of education, training and employment opportunities available to you.

    • What our students say...

      Jodie Groombridge

      I chose this programme because I have always wanted to be a vet. At the moment on the course we are studying biology, welfare & ethics and behaviour. We have just finished working with exotic animals. My favourite part of the programme is Biology which is a subject that I’ve always liked – I don’t really know ...