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Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Top-up Level 6)

Hartpury University

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UCAS CODE: D316

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Hartpury University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary


Develop your expertise in animal behaviour and welfare and turn your passion into your career. Study the fascinating biology behind the behaviour and consider ethical issues.

Top-up your existing qualification to a full BSc degree. Whether you want to become a welfare officer, trainer or researcher, you’ll be well-prepared for a range of careers in the animal sector.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.Choose from a range of optional modules, including animal trade and welfare, wildlife and zoo management, anthrozoology, animal psychology, biodiversity, conservation and pet behaviour counselling.Benefit from a 360-hectare campus that’s home to a diverse range of animals. Our 70-species animal collection provides opportunities to assess the behaviour and welfare of domestic and non-domestic animals in different contexts.As part of your top-up year, you’ll undertake an applied research project. Delve deeper into an area you’re passionate about and contribute to research that’s making a difference to the lives of animals.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,150per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

HND (BTEC) : P

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University information

Hartpury University

  • Campus address

    Hartpury University, Hartpury House, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL19 3BE, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    14th out of 17 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 152
    126 83%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    44.0 44%

    13th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    8th

    6

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