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Animal Care, Floristry & Land-Based

Email:animal@canterburycollege.ac.uk
Manager:Andrew Baxter
Phone:01227 811317

The new state-of-the art animal and land-based studies centre houses over 200 animals, including a huge assortment of reptiles, mammals, birds, fish and invertebrates.

We have a thriving HE Animal Department with good links to local employers including Animal Parks and Conservation Groups.

Why Canterbury College?

  • Outstanding Student Achievements
  • Flexible hours - time to study and work
  • Teachers with vast industry experience
  • Direct progression from HND to BSc
  • Huge array of mammals and exotics
  • Successful record achievement, often recording a 100% success rate at HND and BSc
  • Planned African field trips

Animal Care & Land Based Video

Courses

Environmental Conservation HNC - Level 4 Animal Science BSC (Hons) - Level 6 Applied Animal Science Higher National Diploma - Level 5

A Level & BTEC Courses

Find out about A Level and BTEC courses available.

Careers

  • Veterinary Nursing
  • Local Authorities
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Veterinary lab technician
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
  • Animal Parks
  • Research and Development
  • Conservation Groups
  • Environmental Scientists
  • Animal Protection Agencies
  • Management
  • RSPCA
  • Ecologist
  • Ranger
  • Zoo Manager
  • Forestry Manager
  • Animal Conservation UK & Overseas

Where are they now?

  • Robert Cloke BSc (Hons) Animal Science and is now lecturing animal science
  • Rebecca Garbett BSc (Hons) Animal Science and is now working with Cheetahs in Africa
  • Rachel Sharpe BSc (Hons) Animal Science and is now working at Howletts Wildlife Park
  • Christopher Laker BSc (Hons) Animal Science and is now an Animal Technician at Canterbury College

Meet the Team

  • Andrew Baxter
    Section Manager
  • Maureen Collins
    Course Co-Ordinator

Open Days and Events

View our upcoming Open Days

Careers

Our students progress onto many excellent careers across Kent and the UK.

Progression

We encourage students to progress from HND to BSc so that they leave with a full degree from University of Kent. Our students then progress to employment in the sector and MSc study.

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