Course Description
Pre-University Animal Science
Dunboyne College of Further Education
Pre-University Animal Science
Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807
WHAT IS ANIMAL SCIENCE?
This course would suit applicants with a passion for working with animals, a willingness to work hard and an interest in biology. Students will receive a solid foundation in Biology and basic Animal Science principles and practices while studying modules within the animal care sectors such as Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Behaviour, Animal Welfare and Biology. This course is an ideal base for students who intend to continue to study at higher education degrees in Veterinary Nursing, Bio-Veterinary and Animal Sciences.
COURSE CONTENT
• Lab Skills • Maths • Biology • Chemistry • Communications • Work Experience • Animal Anatomy and Physiology • Safety and Health • Animal Behaviour • Animal Welfare • Small Animal Husbandry and Housing
CERTIFICATION: • QQI Level 5 Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807
| Course Code | 5M3807 |
| College Name | Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| Course Category | Science & the Built Environment |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Course Location | Meath, UK |
| Course Start Date | 20th September 2021 |
| Course End Date | 20th May 2022 |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Entry Requirements | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Leaving Cert or LCA • Mature students of all backgrounds • Other equivalent qualification All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications. Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie |
| Career Path | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates from this course may access Vet Nursing degrees in major Institutes of Technology and UCD. TU Dublin also accept this course for entry to general Science and Bioscience degrees. This course links with General Science in UCD (eg Zoology) and Agricultural Science in UCD. Other graduates have gone onto further study in Wildlife Biology (IT Tralee), Marine Biology (GMIT), Bio-Veterinary at Athlone or Tralee. Some students will progress to employment in Animal Behaviour, Dog Grooming, Animal Welfare, Stables, Kennels etc. Some students use this award to apply to a wide range of courses in the U.K.. EXAMPLES OF CAREER PROGRESSION UCD: DN 310 Veterinary Nursing (Level 8, 4 Years) UCD: DN250 Animal Science (Level 8, 4 Years) Dundalk Institute of Technology: DK784 Veterinary Nursing (Level 7, 3 Years) Athlone IT: AL842 Bioveterinary Science (Level 8, 4 Years) Tralee IT: TL851 Wildlife Biology (Level 8, 4 Years) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Leaving Cert or LCA • Mature students of all backgrounds • Other equivalent qualification All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications. |
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