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UndergraduateHigher National CertificateUCAS: 4J25
Animal Care
SRUC Scotland's Rural CollegeEcclesmachan, Scotland
1 yearDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by SRUC Scotland's Rural College, the HNC Animal Care provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in agriculture and food science. Based in Ecclesmachan, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Throughout the course you will develop an understanding and knowledge of the husbandry, housing care and welfare needs of animals, and gain the skills required to undertake a supervisory level job related to the animal care industry. Moreover, this course will provide you with the confidence and ability to be able to work with others in the industry and provide the highest standards of care and welfare for the animals that they may be responsible for. Upon successful completion of this course, students can apply to join year 2 of the HND Animal Care course. International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £7,600 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Animal Husbandry and Housing
Animal Health and Disease Management
Animal Welfare and Ethics
Supervisory Practice in Animal Care
Animal Behaviour and Psychology
Professional Development and Industry Practice
Animal Nutrition and Feeding
Health and Safety in Animal Care Environments
UCAS Code:4J25
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DE To include two from Maths, English, a science subject. GCSE level (A-C) in English, Maths and a science subject. Minimum of 1 week of work experience in the industry. |
| UCAS Points | 36 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,000
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,000
Home Student Fee
£7,600
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — SRUC Scotland's Rural College
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £26,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £26,500 | £30,000 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £30,000 | £38,500 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 25% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH06-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
85%Working
5%Work & Study
35%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
75%
Overall
Teaching on my course
86%Learning opportunities
83%Assessment and feedback
76%Academic support
86%Organisation and management
59%Learning resources
71%Student voice
65%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
74%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About SRUC Scotland's Rural College
SRUC Scotland's Rural College offers Animal Care as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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