Animal Science is an advanced course, building on the occupational skills achieved at Level 5. It is a perfect stepup 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. Other field trips include Wexford wildfowl reserve, Glendalough, and Tayto Park.

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 
• 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 L6 exam costs
  (see costs, fees and finance)
• Residential Workshop – €400
• Manual Handling – €84

Additional Costs
Students on this programme require the following equipment and PPE, if not already owned, average costs are:

• Grooming Kit €130
• PPE/Lab clothing pack €30  

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

PLSS Code: 331895
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.