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Overview
This Animal Behaviour and Welfare (With Foundation Year) (Hons) from Hartpury University provides an alternative route into degree-level study. It’s ideal for those who need to gain subject-specific knowledge and skills in order to progress onto the full BSc qualification.
You’ll be exposed to the latest research in the field of animal behaviour and welfare, and develop industry-standard practical skills to assess welfare, measure behaviour, train animals and manage domestic, exotic and wild species.
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.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Animal Behaviour
- Animal Genetics
- Animal Health and Disease
- Systems Biology
- Biodiversity
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 5.5
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Animal Sciences View 245 other Bachelors in Animal Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 5.5
Other requirements
General requirements
UCAS tariff points | A typical offer for this course is 32-48 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 and Mathematics.
A-level | Typical offer is EE-DD or equivalent. This must include a minimum of one A-level.
Vocational Award | Typical offer is a PPP in an Extended Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject.
Access | Typical offer is 32-48 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
Scottish Highers | Typical offer is 32-48 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of one Higher.
Tuition Fee
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International
13000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13000 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 48 months.
UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands part-time fees per year (maximum): £6,935
Living costs for Gloucester
824 - 1563 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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