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Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical) (with Placement) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical) (with Placement) BSc (Hons)
Why should you apply to study this course?
If you have an interest in animals and want to gain knowledge of animal behaviour and animal welfare, then this is the course for you.
What will this degree entail?
In this course, you will examine animal biology as it relates to the behaviour and welfare of animals. This includes developing an understanding of the complexity of the relationship between animal behaviour and animal welfare, in addition to providing you with an opportunity to learn about the range of research methods that can be applied in the sci...
Why should you apply to study this course?<br/><br/>If you have an interest in animals and want to gain knowledge of animal behaviour and animal welfare, then this is the course for you. <br/><br/>What will this degree entail?<br/><br/>In this course, you will examine animal biology as it relates to the behaviour and welfare of animals. This includes developing an understanding of the complexity of the relationship between animal behaviour and animal welfare, in addition to providing you with an opportunity to learn about the range of research methods that can be applied in the scientific study of animal behaviour. You will learn about scientific applications of animal behaviour, including how an understanding of animal behaviour can help us to improve their welfare and facilitate safe, positive, human-animal interactions. The course will also introduce business management of relevance to working within animal-related industries.<br/><br/>This degree programme is pending validation by CCAB Certification Ltd. and the Animal Behaviour Training Council (ABTC) accreditation committees as delivering the academic elements necessary for an individual to achieve certification as a clinical animal behaviourist (CCAB). <br/><br/>As with other Harper Adams University degrees, a key feature of this course is a placement year where you will get an opportunity to work in industry, enabling you to put knowledge into practice, develop your network and discover your future ambitions. In your final year, you will build on this experience and conduct a specialist research project.<br/><br/>Careers<br/>This course prepares graduates for careers involving animal behaviour and also in animal welfare and management. Increased awareness of animal welfare and behaviour issues has opened up more employment opportunities in the animal sector.<br/><br/>Organisations that house animals are becoming more aware of the need for employees to understand animal welfare and behaviour.<br/><br/>Welfare organisations are expanding, and nutrition and pharmaceutical companies have careers suitable for graduates with a sound welfare education. Many graduates move into higher education as lecturers or researchers and others choose further postgraduate study.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D390
Institution Code
H12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
104
An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable.
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,B
An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable.
Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:30
An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
Pass with 28 overall with a relevant subject passed with 5 at higher level An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable. For applicants taking a City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma, offers tend to be in the region of DDM Please note these grades apply only to the new examined (reformed) version of the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. For the previous version of this course, the City and Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma, we require grade D. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements. If you are unsure which version you are studying please contact your school or college for advice.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3
BBBB under the previous system. An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language, Maths and a Science. Where an applicant was not given access to GCSE Science, a BTEC level 2 in Science will be accepted as an alternative at a grade M. Confirmati
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
D*DD
An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable. Please note these grades apply only to the old non-examined version of the Level 3 Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements.
T Level
D
Accepted subject Agriculture, Land Management and Production Routes: Livestock production Accepted subject Animal Care and Management Routes: Animal care and Management, Equine care and Management Accepted subject Science Routes: Laboratory Sciences
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
We accept the Welsh Baccalaureate as equivalent to a full A level. For further information please contact the Admissions team.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £16,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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