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How to become a animal care worker
Looks after animals in kennels, rescue centres, zoos and grooming.
See all routes in WayWhatAfter GCSEs
- Animal Management (level 3 diploma) College course: leads straight into this work
- Animal care and welfare apprenticeship Apprenticeship: leads straight into this work
- A-levels at sixth form Sixth form: a step towards the routes below
After sixth form or college
Zoology Degree
- With A-levels: Needs A-level Biology. Helpful: Chemistry, Geography, Maths. Typical: AAA–BBC.
Animal Science Degree
- With A-levels: No specific subjects required. Helpful: Biology, Chemistry. Typical: BBB–CCC.
- With a BTEC or college diploma: Needs BTEC Animal Management. Typical: DMM–MMM.
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