Planit


Pathways to Animal Biology and Science

New College Lanarkshire

Venues

Kirkintilloch Campus, Coatbridge Campus

Content

This introductory course offers students the opportunity to study a range of Science subjects and introduce you to environmental, nutrition and health topics. You will have the opportunity to obtain the full National 4 Biology award as well as building upon fundamental skills for use in future years.

Units include:

Communications; Numeracy and IT; Chemistry; N4 Biology (Cell/Multicellular); Cause and Prevention of Diseases; Animal Breed I.D.; Physiology of Mammals; Environmental Science.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements.

You should be able to demonstrate an interest in Science and/ or work experience with animals or people. Participation at an information session and interview is part of the selection criteria. A full and detailed personal statement must be completed when applying. Your personal statement MUST give an indication of the type of career you are interested in.

Progression Routes

NC Animal Care programme, NC Applied Science or NC Health Care programme

Start Date

August

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Animal Care

SCQF Level

4

Career Sectors

Agriculture

Aquaculture and Fishing

Arboriculture and Horticulture

Earth Studies

Environmental and Rural Resource Management

Environmental Services

Forestry

Work with Animals