Animal Management (Animal)

In this engaging course, you will learn the essential skills to quickly move into a managerial position within the industry. If you aspire to prepare for a career in the
animal management and welfare sector or progress onto the final year of an honours degree then this course is for you.

Special Features include small group sizes ensure you get the support you need to succeed and excellent practical opportunities with a variety of species in our animal centre. Students on this course will have the opportunity to work on the fully equipped animal centres, including a working farm, and make use of the on-site laboratory facilities.

You will be taught by nurturing and experts lecturers through a variety of assessment methods to include group and individual assignments, presentations, practical assessments and case studies. You will also have access to HE development session to build your skills and realise your potential.

There is optional trips with the Student Union of the Chichester College Group. Recent examples include Greece, to view game and learn about conservation or to visit a safari and work with the local community, e.g. Kenya.

At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to celebrate your achievement with a full graduation ceremony.

Year 1 Modules:
• Animal Health and Welfare
• Animal Husbandry
• Animal Behaviour
• Animal Nutrition
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Business Environment
Year 2 Modules:
• Biological Principles
• Breeding and Genetics
Exotic Animal Management
• Evolution and Adaptations
• Wildlife Conservation
• Research Project
• Work Experience
• Business Environment

Assessment is completed predominantly through written work but this can take many forms such as projects, essays, posters and reports. Other assessment methods used on this course include presentations, in-class tests or practical examinations.
The method of assessment has been designed to encourage continuous written and verbal feedback throughout the course to ensure the highest grade attainable for each unit in conjunction with the highest quality education.
Special Features include; Small group sizes ensure you get the support you need to succeed, Excellent practical opportunities with
a variety of species in our animal centre.
There is optional trips with the student union to learn about conservation or visit a safari and work with the local community.