Animal Science is an advanced course, building on the occupational skills achieved at Level 5. It is a perfect step-up course to lead you to supervisory careers, or onto Higher Education studies.

The course includes a practical and theoretical study of the science of animal health and behaviour for domestic, farm and wild animals. You will also enhance your animal handling skills through ‘hands-on’ practical assignments including advanced grooming and a one-week placement at an agricultural college.

You can progress from this course to a wide range of animal science, veterinary and management degrees. We have many professional links, and you will participate in a wide range of field trips to animal industry contexts.

What Makes This Course Special

• Advanced study
• Highly experienced animal science team
• Detailed ‘hands on’ practical skills and knowledge
• Great professional links including Dublin Zoo, Kildalton College & Tayto Park
• Opportunities for fields trips and residential visits
• Excellent progression routes

Course Content

Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:

Entry Requirements

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Animal Care or Equivalent. For more info see the page on Standard entry requirements.

Certification
QQI Level 6 Certificate in Animal Science 6M5153
Manual Handling

Costs
Standard registration and QQI L6 exam costs (see costs, fees and finance) and €400 Residential Workshop
Manual Handling – €65

Additional Costs
Students on this programme require the following equipment and PPE, if not already owned, average costs are:
Grooming Kit & Text Book €136
PPE/Lab clothing pack required €30 

Garda Vetting
See the Garda Vetting details on the Entry Requirements Page

PLSS Code: 305021
Coordinator: Martina Redmond

Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The programme content shown is indicative and is subject to change according to Awarding Body requirements as well as enrolment and resources.