Animal Science

Advanced Animal Science offers opportunities to students who enjoy animals and wish to study their biology and care and/or their management. Learners can build on the knowledge attained on the QQI Level 5 Animal Care course to further their skills of working with companion animals and explore obedience and training opportunities, as well as enhancing their scientific knowledge of animal science and health.

Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses. Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages. A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.