
Overview
In this Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Hons) degree from Hartpury University you will gain first-hand experience of fieldwork and research through trips and interactions with industry professionals. Whether you want to become a welfare officer, trainer or researcher, you’ll be prepared for a range of careers in the animal sector.
If you’re considering going into international conservation, an optional field trip to Mankwe Wildlife Reserve, South Africa, allows you to experience wildlife and conservation in action, for a valuable insight into this rewarding career.
Benefit from a 360-hectare campus that’s home to a diverse range of animals. Our 70-species Animal Collection provides opportunities to assess domestic and non-domestic animals in different contexts. You’ll also have access to our commercial farm and equine yard.
Your career
Industry opportunities on this course are diverse, to ensure you develop the skills, experience and connections needed for your graduate career. Many of our students get their graduate roles with their work placement employers.
Work placements and experience
The optional integrated placement year, between the second and final year, takes you into industry and prepares you to enter your dream career. Your work placement can be at any animal-based organisation, either in the UK or overseas.
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Courses included:
- Animal Behaviour
- Animal Genetics
- Animal Health and Disease
- Systems Biology
- Biodiversity
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
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We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
UCAS tariff points | A typical offer for this course is 112 UCAS tariff points or equivalent.
GCSE | A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9 to 4, (or A* to C grades if relevant) or equivalent, to include English Language, Mathematics and a Science.
A-level | Typical offer is BBC or equivalent. This must include a minimum of two A-levels preferably in a Biological Science.
Vocational Award | Typical offer is a DMM in an Extended Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject.
Access | Typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma to include a minimum of a pass, preferably in a Biological Science module at Level 3.
Scottish Highers | Typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of two Highers, including preferably a Biological Science.
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13000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13000 GBP per year during 36 months. -
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9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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