Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above which must include English, Maths and Science OR a relevant Level 2 qualification and English and Maths GCSE at grade 4 or above.
What will I learn?
Over the duration of the course, you will cover:
- Sustainability, including environmental legislation, sustainable development, climate change and waste management principles
- Ethical principles
- Animal Science and Research Skills
- The supply chain and principles of stock management
- Business organisations, enterprise skills and project management
- Communication
- Finance
- Health and safety
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via a range of methods including external and internal assessment as well as an employer led project as part of your extended industry work placement.
What can I study next?
This course gives you UCAS tariff points towards entry to University. Examples of HE courses include:
- Animal Science, Behaviour and Conservation at FdSc or BSc level
- Zoology at BSc level
- Apprenticeship in Veterinary Nursing
- Veterinary and Bio-Veterinary Sciences
- Veterinary Nursing FdSc or BSc
Did you know?
Complete a full Level 3 with us and we’ll guarantee you an offer of a place on one of our relevant University Centre Sparsholt degree courses. Admissions Terms & Conditions apply – for full details go to www.ucsparsholt.ac.uk
Facilities
Sparsholt College has a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities including the Animal Health Welfare and Research Centre (accredited by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums – BIAZA), our extensive selection of herptile, bird and mammal species, a canine hydrotherapy pool, and more!