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Animal courses

T Levels and diplomas

Be part of an Ofsted Outstanding college and benefit from our dedicated animal centre with a variety of species. You'll gain the skills and confidence to progress into your dream career in an exciting and developing industry.

Our T Levels and diplomas will give you a good introduction to the animal management, science and care industry and prepare you for your next steps.

You’ll be able to evidence your knowledge and practical skills to employers through your work experience. Previous students have worked in veterinary surgeries, rescue centres, kennels and catteries, equine yards, farms, canine enterprises and zoological collections.

T Levels

T Levels are set to become one of the main choices after GCSEs. Developed with employers and educational providers, these two-year ‘technical programmes’ give students the applied skills that industries need. With a T Level, you’ll gain a high-quality education and heaps of practical skills. This will open a clearly defined route into further study or a skilled role within our related land-based industries.

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Diplomas

Diplomas offer a hands-on approach to learning. You'll develop your employability and life skills alongside your studies. We’ll teach you about animal care, providing you with a good understanding of the skills and practical elements needed to care for animals. Students on all courses will have access to industry-level equipment, and teaching.

Level 2 Animal Care

All courses

Our courses are highly regarded by employers and universities alike, and are continually reviewed to give you the knowledge and skills to stand out from the crowd.

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Our courses

Prepare for a fulfilling career working with and caring for animals in a range of roles. Our courses in Animal Care, Management and Science will give you the theoretical and hands-on experience to make a difference to the lives of animals.

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Level 3 Diploma Animal Management
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T Level in Animal Science and Management

Prepare for a fulfilling career working with and caring for animals in a range of roles. Our course in Animal Science and Management will give you the theoretical and hands-on experience to make a difference to the lives of animals.

Hartpury College Animal Management Extended Diploma
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T Level Animal Management and Behaviour

Prepare for a fulfilling career working with and caring for animals in a range of roles. Our course in Animal Management and Behaviour will give you the theoretical and hands-on experience to make a difference to the lives of animals.

College Animal Students handling ferrets
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Level 1 Diploma Animal Care

This course is perfect if you want an introduction to working in the animal management industry. The course is designed to provide you with a good understanding of the skills and practical elements needed to care for animals.

Level 2 Animal Care
Course

Level 2 Diploma Animal Care

This course is perfect if you want an introduction to working in the animal management industry. The course is designed to provide you with a good understanding of the skills and practical elements needed to care for animals.

Hartpury College Animal Management Ext Certificate

Why study animal at Hartpury?

Our lecturers have worked as animal trainers, coaches, behaviourists and veterinary professionals – so you’ll benefit from their considerable experience in the commercial animal industry.

We offer a dedicated animal environment for you to gain the practical skills, qualifications and experience that employers are looking for.

Alongside that, our commercial animal businesses on campus – canine and equine therapy centres, our livestock farm and dog grooming salon – provide additional opportunities to gain practical and business experience.

Ready to apply?

Places at our Ofsted Outstanding college are competitive, so we recommend submitting your application as early as possible.

Prospective students don't need to have attended an open day to submit an application and can apply beforehand with no financial or any other obligations.