T Level Animal Care and Management (Animal Science)
Introduction
Combine your interests in animals and science, with our T Level course. Learn about animal care, breeding and welfare in the classroom, and out on placement.
- Study on a rural campus that's home to around 200 animal species: from reptiles and fish, to horses and livestock.
- Take part in an exciting 45-day industry placement in a field you're passionate about, gaining valuable skills and experience.
- T Levels are recognised and valued by employers. In fact, they've been developed with industry experts to ensure you gain the skills employers need.
- Blend practical learning with classroom study, as you cover topics including anatomy, physiology, genetics, evolution and nutrition.
As a student at Writtle College, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of the animal world. Learn how to manage feeding and nutrition, and be responsible for planning and carrying out animal husbandry health and handling. You’ll also explore animal behaviour, animal breeds and welfare, and business skills.
The science-specific element of the course gives you the opportunity to develop practical skills and complete scientific investigations.
Designed with employers, T Levels are two-year full-time courses that follow GCSEs. They include classroom-based study and an industry placement – and can help you get a head start in a career you're passionate about.
As a student at Writtle College you’ll use our animal studies centre, with its aquatic, reptile and companion animal rooms. It’s part of our rural 150-hectare campus, which, as well as housing small animals, is home to horses and farm livestock.
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Key facts
Entry requirements
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Fees and funding
Facilities
Hands-on learning
Join an Animal Management course at Writtle College and:
- study on our 150-hectare campus with its specialist animal centres and working farm, home to around 200 animal species
- take part in practical sessions at our Titchmarsh Animal Centre or SuperLab Science Centre
- go on 'behind the scenes' trips and privileged experiences throughout your course
Outstanding student support
Join our student community and:
- learn from experienced tutors, who'll provide encouragement and feedback
- make full use of facilities including library and IT resources
- access support, should you need it, with study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more.
Awarding body
City & Guilds
City & Guilds is the global leader in skills development and apprenticeship schemes with 2 million learners working on diverse qualifications every year.
Careers and educational progression
On completion of this diploma, you could seek employment in roles such as:
- Trainee veterinary nurse
- Animal technician
- Laboratory technician
- Research assistant
- Animal centre assistant
- Trainee zookeeper
- Animal care assistant
Or you might choose to continue your studies, by progressing to a university degree course. Options at ARU in Writtle – which shares a campus with Writtle College – include BSc (Hons) Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation), BSc (Hons) Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare), and BSc (Hons) Animal Science. Options at ARU in Cambridge include BSc (Hons) Biology and BSc (Hons) Zoology.
