Animal Science & Management
(Animal Science)

INTRODUCTION:

This course encourages you to progress from being animal carers to being supervisors, managers and proprietors or having other roles of responsibility within the varied animal care and science sectors.

Our new approach to course delivery means that you can tailor the course specifically to your area of interest by choosing the subjects most suitable to the industry you wish to work in. At level 6 you participate in more self-directed learning with the support of knowledgeable, experienced staff and you combine opportunities for gaining advanced knowledge and progressive personalised skills thorough a mixture of college based learning and practical work placements.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• For entry to Level 6 a full QQI Level 5 Award in Animal Care, is required.

DURATION:

This is a one-year full-time course.

FEES:

€50 Registration Fee + €100 for kit.
Total = €150.

Please see fees & payment for more details.

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Animal Science – Level 6 (6M5153).

CORE (MANDATORY) COMPONENTS:

ELECTIVE COMPONENTS:

Elective (choice) component awards (learners select 6).

WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE:

Learners on the Animal Science and Management course are encouraged to continue participating in work experience as such opportunities and experiences are invaluable and can on occasions lead to employment.

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

• Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
• QQI Requirements

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

• MTU Cork: Some Science Courses*.

• MTU Kerry: Veterinary Bioscience (MT881), Animal Bioscience (MT781).

• TUS Limerick: Applied Biology (LC26).

• TUS Athlone: Bio-Veterinary Science* (AL842).

• SETU Waterford: Science (WD177) (*maths requirement or QQI).

• Tralee IT: TL748, TL758, TL858.

We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Animal Scientist / Laboratory / Research work
• Animal Pharmaceuticals and Product Sale / Promotion
• Grooming Parlour Assistant / Owner
• Pet Shop Manager
• Zoos / Wildlife Parks
• Customs and Animal Control
• Animal Welfare Officer and Law Enforcement
• Animal Sanctuaries
• Dog Training Facilities
• Animal Boarding and Daycare
• Equine Establishments
• Pet Farms
• Commercial Farms