Higher National Certificate in Animal Management (120 credits)

Whittingham Campus

The HNC in Animal Management provides a specialist work-related programme of study which covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the animal management sector and also offers specialist emphasis through the choice of specialist units.

Students who complete the Level 4 HNC may progress to the Level 5 HND in Animal Management (240 credits).

The HNC in Animal Management offers:

• Supportive and Inclusive environment
• Outstanding facilities
• Embedded practical involving our lovely animals
• Broad range of units including ecological principles and behaviour in society
• High student satisfaction rate
• Excellent progression opportunities upon completion of the course

Full Time: one year

Part Time: two years

Animal Health and Welfare – 15 credits

Business and The Business Environment – 15 credits

Managing a Successful Research Project – 15 credits

• Animal Nutrition
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Animal Collection Management
• Managing Exotic Species
• Animal Behaviour in Society

All optional units 15 credits. Modules subject to change due to teaching staff specialisms.

Full Time – Two days per week attendance required at College (1 Year)

• Tutorial support provided by course leader
• Access to Moodle VLE for access to learning resources
• A range of resources, including books and journals from the Learning Resource Centre on Campus, as well as online learning materials will be available 
• In class delivery involving lectures, practicals, seminars, group discussion and independent research

Assignment work throughout the programme which may be assessed through practical assessments, seminars, presentations, dissertation and written assignments, graded a pass, merit or distinction.

Full-time students should apply via UCAS Apply, using the UCAS code: H421

Part-time applicants should apply via the ‘Apply’ link on the Halesowen College website.

Internal College applicants can apply through progression.

• Click here to watch a video on how to use UCAS Apply

If your qualification(s) are not listed, please contact Halesowen College’s Admissions Team for further guidance on 0121 602 7607.

• 48 UCAS points
• GCSE grades A* to C (9-4) in Maths and English Language.
• A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Animal Management or a similar discipline;
  or
• An A Level profile preferably with a science focus; or
• An Access to Higher Education Certificate preferably science based

Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications within the animal industry.

It is recommended that students supplement their course with voluntary work experience to develop their own skills and experience to enhance employment opportunities.  Other costs involved will be overalls / lab coat and wellington boots for practical activities and potential costs for trips.

September 2025

September 2025 course timetable to be confirmed

September 2025 course timetable to be confirmed

Full time: £5,995

Part time (two years): £2997.50 per year

HE Loan available to eligible applicants.

https://www.halesowen.ac.uk/he-finance-financial-support/

Should any applicants have questions or queries concerning finance, please contact Admissions for further guidance:

Phone: 0121 602 7607

Or via the live chat facility on the College’s website www.halesowen.ac.uk

Full Time: H40021A

Part Time: H70109

Full time and part time available for Autumn 2025 entry