Animal Behaviour and Welfare 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 behaviour and consider ethical issues.** 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 ...Read more


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

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 the behaviour and welfare of domestic and non-domestic animals in different contexts. You’ll also have access to our commercial farm and equine yard.

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
49/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
14th
Agriculture
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Agriculture graduate salary at this uni
£14,976
UK Agriculture graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Aimee
26 Feb 24

it’s a great place to be within the countryside and really embrace the outdoors, it has amazing facilities on campus including a gym, cafe, shop, bar etc. Really brings everyone..Read more

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Emily
23 Feb 24

The university location can make travelling there difficult, it is quite secluded. That said it is on beautiful grounds and is a lovely place to visit. I do not live onsite and I..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Typical offer is BBC or equivalent. This must include a minimum of two A Levels.

Typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of one Advanced Higher and one Higher .

Typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points.

Typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma

Typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include a minimum of two Highers at H3 or above.This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Standard Level S3 if equivalent GCSEs have not been obtained.

Typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points in the Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include a minimum of two Highers, including one preferably in a Biological Science subject. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Ordinary Level.

Typical offer is a DMM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject

Typical offer is Merit in your T-Level overall grade in a relevant subject

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£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 Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£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 Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,500 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,500 per year

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Students from International

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Latest reviews

Latest Animal Protection / Welfare reviews

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Aimee
26 Feb 24
Animal Behaviour and Welfare BSc (Hons)
it’s a great place to be within the countryside and really embrace the outdoors, it has amazing facilities on campus including a gym, cafe, shop, bar etc. Really brings everyone...
Read more
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Emily
23 Feb 24
MSc, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare
The university location can make travelling there difficult, it is quite secluded. That said it is on beautiful grounds and is a lovely place to visit. I do not live onsite and I...
Read more
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Hartpury University
Hartpury University , Gloucester

Hartpury University is a specialist institution based in Gloucestershire, offering degree programmes in agriculture, animal, equine,...

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

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