Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Top-up Level 6) BSc (Hons)
Hartpury University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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**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, youll be well-prepared for a range of careers in the animal sector.Youll be exposed to the latest research in the field of animal behaviour and welfare, and develop industry-standard practical ...Read more


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, youll be well-prepared for a range of careers in the animal sector.Youll 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 thats 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, youll undertake an applied research project. Delve deeper into an area youre passionate about and contribute to research thats making a difference to the lives of animals.

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74/101
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12th
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Leisha
28 Jan 25

I really like Hartpury. The amount of support is wonderful but I would say there doesn’t feel much of a sense of community. I am a CU leader not but in my first years freshers..Read more

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Sophie
28 Nov 24

Most staff members are very experienced in their field, making lectures interesting. Support..Read more

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HND (BTEC)

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A pass at Foundation Degree or HND in an animal science or management related subject.

Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year

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Tuition fees information applies to the academic year starting 2024 only. Following the UK Government’s announcement in relation to raising the tuition fee cap we expect to increase our undergraduate tuition fees within the boundaries set from the start of the 2025/26 academic year.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Other UK

This is the fee you pay if you live within Other UK. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

Tuition fees information applies to the academic year starting 2024 only. Following the UK Government’s announcement in relation to raising the tuition fee cap we expect to increase our undergraduate tuition fees within the boundaries set from the start of the 2025/26 academic year.

£18,150 per year

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Students from EU

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Tuition fees information applies to the academic year starting 2025 only, and may be subject to change in future years.

£18,150 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Tuition fees information applies to the academic year starting 2025 only, and may be subject to change in future years.

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Animal Behaviour and Welfare BSc (Hons)
I really like Hartpury. The amount of support is wonderful but I would say there doesn’t feel much of a sense of community. I am a CU leader not but in my first years freshers...
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Sophie
28 Nov 24
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Most staff members are very experienced in their field, making lectures interesting. Support...
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Hartpury University , Gloucester

Located in Gloucestershire, right in the heart of the English countryside, Hartpury University offers highly specialised courses...

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Hartpury House Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3BE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Gloucester  2.5 miles away

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