Access to HE Diploma (Animal Science) L3 - Subject to Approval

Course overview

The AIM Access to HE Diploma is a level 3 qualification, regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).

This fully recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma Animal Science course is ideal for anyone looking to change their career or return to education.

This course is the equivalent to three A Levels, allowing you to progress to an Animal Science-related degree at university after completing your course.

The Access to HE Diploma (Animal Science) aims to give you the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to access undergraduate degrees within the animal science industries.

It provides you with the opportunity to look at different areas of animal science, including animal management, biology, geography and environmental science.

It also helps you to develop the underpinning skills necessary to progress in higher education, by understanding principles such as academic writing and research and referencing.

You don't need to sit any exams as part of your course, you are assessed via your assignments.

You'll also receive guidance to help you with your UCAS application.

In less than one year this means that you can achieve everything you need to move on to university

Course requirements

There is an interview for the Animal Science course and some screening tests.

It is desirable that you have a Level 2 in Maths and English - this can be Functional Skills or GCSE grade 4/C or higher. If you have not achieved Maths or English you will need to study these alongside your course. Some courses at HE require these qualifications as an entry requirement.

Our Pre-Access to HE course can help you build on your study skills if you don’t feel ready for Level 3 studies.

You must be 19 or over to apply for this course.

You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your course fees, which is written off if you complete your university course within the time given by the university you apply to.

You may qualify for support with your course costs e.g., stationery and meals.

You will also get free support with childcare.

What will I do?

You will explore areas of Animal Science, whilst developing your own skills and knowledge in key curriculum areas.

This will include:

1. Understanding the functions of the animal body, its diseases and their treatment

2. Developing an understanding of animal behaviour and management

3. Demonstrating the ability to use maths for animal science

4. Developing core research, referencing and study skills for success in HE

What will it give me?

You will attain a Level 3 Diploma in Animal Science on this programme, which will enable you to apply for university.

All Level 3 units are graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction which will inform your UCAS points for HE.

You must achieve 60 credits in total which are used to calculate UCAS points:

• 45 graded credits

• 15 ungraded

Materials needed

A laptop computer is recommended, but the College also has dedicated IT facilities for degree students and adults.

What can I do when I finish?

The aim of this qualification is to prepare you for progression into higher education subjects including, but not limited to:

Animal biology

Veterinary nursing

Zoology

Other science related degrees

What next?

If you would like to apply, please click the "Apply Now" section below and follow the steps. Thank you!