Human-Animal Interaction with Psychology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

**Understand the fascinating and essential human-animal bond and the science behind it. Explore the role of animals as pets, in zoos, on farms, in therapy and in conservation.**<br/><br/>Our Human-Animal Interaction degree is the first of its kind in the UK. Animals play a central role in our lives and we have a huge impact on their wellbeing, as they do on ours.<br/><br/>You’ll explore this relationship and learn how to manage, protect and promote our mutual bond to enhance people’s lives, animal welfare and the environment. Our 70-species Animal Collection will provide opportunities to interact with different animals and observe this relationship first-hand.<br/><br/>You’ll explore the human-animal bond in terms of human psychology, and consider the complexities of our interactions with animals; which range from using animals as resources to improving our mental and physical wellbeing. You’ll study the fundamentals in animal health, behaviour and welfare, to understand the needs of animals.<br/><br/>The human-animal bond is key to success in so many industries, and so your career options are excitingly diverse.<br/><br/>The foundation year entry provides an alternative route into degree-level study. It is ideal for those who need to gain subject-specific knowledge and skills in order to progress onto the full BSc qualification.