Our lecturing staff have a wide range of expertise, having worked in a variety of animal-related industries and have many years of experience.
We have a broad range of animals at our Dearne Valley Campus, including livestock and exotics.
You will get the opportunity to be involved in the launch of our land-based retail outlet.
Level 4 units:
- Health and Welfare
- Ecological Principles
- Managing a research project
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Managing Animal Collections
- Animal Nursing
- Teaching a Specialist Subject
- Business Environment
- Biological Principles
- Research project
- Animal Boarding
- Work experience
- Ethics and Consultation
- Wildlife Conservation
- Breeding & Genetics
- A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Animal Management, Equine Management or another relevant subject
- A-levels demonstrating a strong performance in a relevant subject
- GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of the page.
Upon successful completion of these courses you could go into employment as an Animal Keeper, Animal Controls or Health Officer, Animal Trainer, Animal Nutritionist, Animal Instructor or Animal Behaviour Consultant. You could also go into technician roles in an animal lecturer wildlife capacity and animal science laboratories. There are also management role opportunities for veterinary practices, animal centres, pet stores, kennels and catteries.
Throughout my courses and time at University Centre Rotherham, my tutors pushed me to excel and achieve my best. They made me feel capable of completing the degree and encouraged me to further my education. I am really glad I did!Kasey Windle-Heath BA Hons Media, Moving Image and Photography and PGCE
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2023/24. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
