Course Overview
Develop your core skills across key areas, including business, biological cells and tissues, and anatomy and physiology, as you learn in a practical environment. Apply real world skills and research methods throughout the course to further your understanding and career. Topics could include Reproductive Technologies, Animal Behaviour, Management and Handling and Scientific Investigation.
You’ll apply theory through practical sessions in our extensive animal collection. Work experience will help you broaden your experience in a real-life setting.
On completion of your T Level, you could progress onto a university related degree* or be ready to gain employment within the animal industry.
*University and programme dependent
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English and either Mathematics or a Science.
Career opportunities include:
- Veterinary Nursing
- Laboratory Technician
- Research within the Animal Industry
- Animal collection worker or technician
- Carer or warden within charity organisations such as the RSPCA or Blue Cross and dog handler or trainer
Course Overview
Course information
Develop your core skills across key areas, including business, biological cells and tissues, and anatomy and physiology, as you learn in a practical environment. Apply real world skills and research methods throughout the course to further your understanding and career. Topics could include Reproductive Technologies, Animal Behaviour, Management and Handling and Scientific Investigation.
You’ll apply theory through practical sessions in our extensive animal collection. Work experience will help you broaden your experience in a real-life setting.
On completion of your T Level, you could progress onto a university related degree* or be ready to gain employment within the animal industry.
*University and programme dependent
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English and either Mathematics or a Science.
Career and education opportunities
Career opportunities include:
- Veterinary Nursing
- Laboratory Technician
- Research within the Animal Industry
- Animal collection worker or technician
- Carer or warden within charity organisations such as the RSPCA or Blue Cross and dog handler or trainer
Why study T Levels at Hartpury College?
The key benefit of completing a T Level is the sheer amount of on-the-job experience it includes. You’ll spend 315 hours – that’s 45 days or nine weeks – gaining first-hand experience of your chosen career whilst developing the practical skills that employers are looking for.
That’s in addition to the outstanding education you’ll gain in the classroom. When you finish your T Level, you’ll be well-prepared to launch a successful career and help to create a stronger economy for our future.
Why study T Levels at Hartpury College?
The key benefit of completing a T Level is the sheer amount of on-the-job experience it includes. You’ll spend 315 hours – that’s 45 days or nine weeks – gaining first-hand experience of your chosen career whilst developing the practical skills that employers are looking for.
That’s in addition to the outstanding education you’ll gain in the classroom. When you finish your T Level, you’ll be well-prepared to launch a successful career and help to create a stronger economy for our future.
Living in on-site college accommodation at Hartpury, you’ll be part of a vibrant and international community of students of all ages who share their experience of life at college and university together on one campus.
The Hartpury Certificate is an enrichment programme designed to support our students to grow.
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