Project Description
Animal Science – Level 6
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
- Animal Behaviour
- Animal Grooming
- Animal Science & Health
- Kennel & Cattery Management
- Large Animal Husbandry
- Wild Animal Management
- Communications
- Work Experience

Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
- Veterinary Careers
- Animal Health Sciences
- Animal Husbandry
- Animal Shelters
- Animal Welfare
- Animal Grooming
- Boarding Kennels & Catteries
- Pet Shops
- Animal Sales
- Stable Yards
- Stud Farms
- Wildlife Tourism Parks
- Zoology
- Farming / Agricultural Industry
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.