Are you looking to develop a career working in the animal industry? This T Level specialises in Animal Science will give you the knowledge and skills you need to pursue a range of careers, from becoming a trainee veterinary nurse to working in a laboratory. You will spend 70% of your time in the classroom and the other 30% undertaking practical activities, including hands-on experience at our Animal Management Centre and time spent in the workplace on industry placement.

Course Details

Health and safety principles
Sustainability
Biosecurity
Supply chain
Anatomy and physiology
Biological cells and tissues
Nutrition
Animal Behaviour
Research methods, data handling and processing
Reproductive technology
Genetics
Ethics
Classification
Evolution and natural selection
Conservation
Captive breeding and population management
Animal welfare
Health and disease
Handling and restraint
Accommodation design maintenance and enrichment
Laboratory skills
Biochemistry
Microbiology

Entry requirements

You will need five GCSEs at grade 5 or above. These must include English and Maths. You will also need Science at either grade 5 for Triple Award or grade 6 for Double Award.

Equipment required

Folder with dividers to organise your work and assignments
Stationery including notepad for use in class, pens and pencils
College-branded white laboratory coat
College-branded blue kennel coat
Persona

Your next steps...

This T Level will allow you to gain UCAS points to apply to university, as well as giving you the knowledge to enter straight into employment should you wish.

Additional information

https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/study/view-all-courses/T-Level-in-Animal-Care-and-Management-Animal-Management-and-Science-

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