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Animal and Environmental

Help shape the future of our natural world, and the animals, plants and habitats in it. Study one of our hands-on degrees in Cambridge or Writtle and learn in our specialist facilities.

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Study in Cambridge

Cambridge is a global and national conservation hub. Learn in our £45m Science Centre and access dedicated facilities and physical resources, including greenhouses and laboratories.

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Study in Writtle

Get hands-on in our Titchmarsh Animal Centre – home to more than 200 furry, feathered, spiky and scaled species – and dedicated science laboratories.

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Facilities in Cambridge

  • 200-seat SuperLab and greenhouses, housed within our £45m Science Centre.
  • Nature reserves and wildlife centres.
  • Links to international conservation organisations.
  • Student-led wildlife society.
  • Biological collections, including the Harrison larynx collection and our wide selection of skulls.
  • Dedicated research facilities for bioacoustics, genetics and behavioural monitoring.
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Facilities in Writtle

  • 150-hectare campus, including our specialist Titchmarsh Animal Centre.
  • Our new Lordship Canine Centre, including a therapy clinic with hydrotherapy pool, dog grooming centre, and kennels block.
  • Science Centre with labs, teaching spaces and a veterinary nursing clinical skills area.
  • Pet Behaviour Centre, a dedicated facility for pet behaviourists.
  • Campus farm that's home to sheep, pigs and cattle – and grows its own wheat to support livestock bedding.
  • Green campus which provides a wonderful framework for conservation and community projects.
  • Wide range of scientific technology and specialist facilities on our equine campus including three indoor arenas, a horse walker, a mechanical horse, laboratories and therapy barns.

Get in touch

If you're thinking about applying to ARU or have questions about your application, contact us:

Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm (Please note we close at 3.30pm on the first and third Thursday of the month for staff training)
Friday 9am-4.30pm

Lordship Road
Writtle CM1 3RR
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Animal college courses

Interested in studying an Animal Management or Animal Science course at Writtle College? Discover our full range of college courses, based at ARU Writtle, home of Writtle College.

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