Introduction
The Animal Behaviour and Welfare degrees are designed to equip you with the knowledge and ability to work within the specific area of animal welfare; providing you with the first valuable step towards your career goals.
Student's view
“When I enrolled onto the degree, it was with an eagerness to want to study animals but no real direction. My time at Hartpury has enabled me to discover my enthusiasm for my subject and has given me the confidence to progress onto postgraduate study and hopefully a fulfilling career.”
Karen
Content
This course focuses on animal physiology, welfare and behaviour. A range of optional subjects are also offered, enabling you to tailor your degree around your own areas of interest. Subjects as diverse as Companion Animal Behaviour and Animal Trade and Welfare are available to study within the courses.
Level 1
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Veterinary Science
- Animal Behaviour
- The Human Animal
- Farm Animal Behaviour and Welfare
- Introduction to Companion Animal Behaviour
- Companion Animal Husbandry
- Animal Handling Techniques
Level 2
- Applied Veterinary Science
- Laboratory Animal Management
- Marine Animal Behaviour
- Behavioural Analysis
- Biological Clocks
- Companion Animal Behaviour and Training
- Statistics and Research Methods
- Ethics and Welfare
- Migratory Behaviour
Teaching and learning
Learning is through a variety of methods incorporating lectures, field
trips, laboratory based practicals and seminars. You will be assessed
via a range of methods including written examinations, multiple
choice questions, practical assessments, oral examinations, written
assignments, practical notebooks and seminar presentations.
Study facilities
- Pets Barn Animal Hospital
- Animal Science Centre
- Well-stocked Animal House
- Aquariums
- Vivariums
- Aviaries
- Fully-equipped Equine Operating Theatre
- Gloucestershire Wildlife Rescue Centre
- Grooming Parlour
- Small Animal House
- Equine Veterinary and Therapy Centre
Careers/further study
Upon successful completion of a Foundation degree, you can apply to progress on to the BSc(Hons), which will take an additional one to two years of study. You will acquire a range of skills and knowledge highly valued by organisations such as the RSPB, RSPCA, PDSA, DEFRA, Blue Cross and the Police Force.
Extra information
Find out more about the UWE Federation.
How to apply
Please see the general information about
applications.
Entry requirements
In addition to the 'typical offer' given below, please read the general information about entry requirements.
Typical offers
- GCSE: English
- Tariff points range: 80-120
- Specific subjects: An A2 level in a Biological Science
- Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma; achievement of level 2 credits in English Language.
- Baccalaureate EB %: 24
