Animal Management (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Develop practical animal husbandry skills, and an in-depth knowledge of topics such as nutrition, breeding, health and behaviour.<br/><br/>The UK animal sector is made up of a large number of enterprises, each demanding specialist knowledge and skills. However, practical competence and commercial awareness underpin everything – and our industry-focused course is designed with this in mind.<br/><br/>As well as looking at practical animal management, we’ll explore business and trade as it relates to the animal sector.<br/><br/>You’ll be taught by subject-specialist staff, and benefit from campus facilities including dedicated canine and equine centres, a small animal unit and a working farm. Throughout your course, there’s the chance to join ‘behind the scenes’ trips and other experiences.<br/><br/>In years 2-3, you have a choice of modules so that you can concentrate your knowledge in particular areas of animal management: bioveterinary science, zoo and wildlife conservation, livestock technology, or pet behaviour and welfare.<br/><br/>There are a number of ways to study this course. As well as our 3-year full-time degree (6 years part-time), you have the option of studying over:<br/><br/><br/>- 1 year to gain a Certificate in Higher Education<br/><br/><br/>- 4 years including a foundation year, to gain a BSc<br/><br/><br/>All BSc students study the same modules (with the addition of foundation year modules for those taking the 4-year course). Cert HE students study Year 1 BSc modules.

At ARU, you’ll be supported from day one with wellbeing services, money advice and careers guidance to help you through university and beyond. <br/><br/>Their courses are built around real-world experience and the skills employers value. ARU are proud to be in the top 20% of UK universities for teaching quality (TEF 2023), and ranked #1 in the East of England for graduates in professional jobs (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024). You'll have access to fantastic facilities thanks to £95m of investment - think SuperLabs, TV studios, law courts, mock hospital wards and more. <br/><br/>Wherever you're heading, ARU will help you get there.