Animal Management Higher National Diploma - HND

Do you want to learn the latest animal management skills that employers are looking for now, while working on your personal development and setting yourself up to get a degree in the future?

Course overview
Based at Brinsbury College’s 540‑acre working farm, this HND in Animal Management gives you the specialist skills and experience needed for a career in the animal management and welfare sector. The course combines academic study with hands‑on training in our animal centre, working farm, and on‑site laboratories. You’ll develop expertise in areas such as animal health, behaviour, nutrition, husbandry, wildlife conservation, and research, while building the professional skills employers value.

Why choose this course
You’ll benefit from small group sizes, excellent practical opportunities with a wide variety of species, and teaching from expert lecturers who support you through assignments, presentations, practical assessments, and case studies. The course also includes Higher Education development sessions to help you grow academically and professionally. In your second year, you’ll have the chance to take part in an overseas study trip—recent destinations have included Greece and Kenya.

Progression and careers
Graduates often move into roles in animal care, welfare, and management, including zoo keeping, wildlife conservation, and animal behaviour consultancy. Many also choose to “top up” to a full honours degree in Animal Management, Animal Behaviour, or Animal Welfare.

At the end of the course, you’ll celebrate your achievement at a full graduation ceremony in Chichester Cathedral.