Animal Care

SRUC Scotland's Rural College
Undergraduate HNC Full-time 1 Year Agriculture and related sciences

A-Level Entry

DE

About this course

Throughout the course you will develop an understanding and knowledge of the husbandry, housing care and welfare needs of animals, and gain the skills required to undertake a supervisory level job related to the animal care industry. Moreover, this course will provide you with the confidence and ability to be able to work with others in the industry and provide the highest standards of care and welfare for the animals that they may be responsible for. Upon successful completion of this course, students can apply to join year 2 of the HND Animal Care course.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades DE
Scottish Higher CC

Study Options

This course is available in 4 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Cupar

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Ecclesmachan

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Dumfries

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Aberdeen

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3111 Laboratory technicians
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
2112 Biological scientists
3240 Veterinary nurses
1212 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Cupar
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Agriculture and related sciences