Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation Science

Why choose this course?<br/>This broad-based course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to enter a variety of professions within the animal sector. Our Animal Science subject area is top in the UK for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2023.<br/><br/>You will:<br/><br/><br/>- *study in a subject area rated 1st in the UK for student satisfaction in the Agriculture & Forestry subject league tables, Complete University Guide 2023<br/><br/><br/>- develop and advance your existing knowledge in the core themes of animal welfare, behaviour and conservation<br/><br/><br/>- design and implement a research study of their choice<br/><br/><br/>- gain personal and professional development to maximise employability within the industry<br/><br/><br/>- have access to a veterinary clinical suite, bespoke training area and Cruft’s standard agility course<br/><br/><br/>- enjoy off site visits to animal charities, wildlife centres and other industry related venues<br/><br/><br/>Key course features:<br/><br/><br/>- Develop high-level knowledge of animal physiology, behaviour, training, welfare, and conservation<br/><br/><br/>- Urban and rural study environments - split your study time between the Northop campus set in the stunning North Wales countryside and our Wrexham campus, on the edge of the largest town in North East Wales<br/><br/><br/>- Excellent links with industry<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunities to carry out your own research project in a specialism of your choice within variety of settings<br/><br/><br/>- Industry-active staff with specialist academic and practical skills, and experience of working with a range of domestic, and wild animals<br/><br/><br/>- Join our zoological society and enjoy a range of events, activities and trips throughout the year<br/><br/><br/>- Progression from the BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation Science includes employment or postgraduate study. <br/>