T Level: Animal Management and Science, Level 3

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You can apply for up to two courses (except A Level subjects where you must select a minimum of three).

You will only be invited to book an interview for your 1st choice course initially.

Dive deep into the science behind animal health, welfare, and management!

This T Level is perfect if you’re passionate about animals and want to understand the biology, physiology, and environmental factors that affect them.

You will combine classroom learning with hands-on experience in industry placements, giving you the knowledge and practical skills to succeed in the animal care sector or progress to higher education.

By the end of this T Level, you will:

• Understand animal anatomy, physiology, and health.
• Explore genetics, reproduction, and nutrition in animal species.
• Learn how science underpins welfare and management practices.
• Gain practical experience through industry placements.
• Develop problem-solving and analytical skills for real-world challenges.

If you love science and want a career that makes a real impact on animal wellbeing, this course is for you.

Your progress will be assessed through a range of externally set and marked components designed to test both your theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

These include:

• Exam covering the common core – assessing your understanding of the essential knowledge shared across all T Levels.
• Exam covering the Animal Science core – focusing on the scientific principles behind animal health and management.
• Employer-set project – applying your knowledge to a real-world scenario, demonstrating problem-solving and professional skills.
• Synoptic assessment – showcasing your ability to integrate knowledge and skills in practical situations.
• Research project – investigating a topic in depth to develop analytical and scientific thinking.
• Science knowledge test – ensuring you have a strong grasp of key scientific concepts.
• 315 hours of industry placement – gaining hands-on experience in professional settings over the two years.

These assessments combine rigorous academic study with practical experience, preparing you for higher education and careers in the animal science sector.

Academic requirements:

• Five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English language, science and maths.

Additional requirements:

• A successful assessment/taster day. This does not mean the day has to be perfect, but we do need to feel confident that you can manage the academic, practical, and social aspects of the course.

After completing this T Level, you can progress to higher education courses such as animal science or animal health degrees, veterinary nursing or veterinary medicine pathways, zoology, wildlife conservation, or bioveterinary science programmes.

This qualification opens doors to careers including: Animal Technician, Laboratory or Research Assistant, Welfare Officer, roles in veterinary practices, research facilities, zoos, and conservation organisations.