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Animal and Environment

Help shape the future of our natural world, and the animals in it. We'll prepare you for careers in animal management and behaviour, ecology and conservation, and agriculture and horticulture. With many of our courses, you’ll gain hands-on experience on field trips and placements.

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Animal Science (Bioveterinary Science)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
2 years DipHE
Course features
  • Learn to support animals' health and welfare
  • Build your understanding of animal biology and its implications for health, disease, growth and development
  • Gain practical skills and hands-on laboratory experience
Course details Apply

Animal Science (Livestock Technology)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
2 years DipHE
,
1 year Top-Up
Course features
  • Explore animal production, livestock farming and farm animal welfare
  • Consider how we can meet demands for food while maintaining animal health
  • Use specialist facilities including our working farm
Course details Apply

Animal Science (Pet Behaviour and Welfare)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
2 years DipHE
Course features
  • Learn about companion animals and ways to support their health and wellbeing
  • Work with a range of species on our rural campus in Writtle
  • Gain a qualification recognised by the Animal Behaviour and Training Council
Course details Apply

Animal Science (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
2 years DipHE
,
1 year Top-Up
Course features
  • Explore the zoo industry and both UK and international wildlife management
  • Work with a range of animal species on our rural campus in Writtle
  • Gain experience through laboratory classes and animal-handling practicals
Course details Apply

Animal Therapy

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years full-time
Accredited by:

AHPR

Animal Health Professions' Register logo
Course details Apply

Biology

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Gain a strong, hands-on foundation in laboratory, data science, and field skills
  • Choose a specialism, from cell and molecular biology to whole organism and environmental biology
  • Study in Cambridge, a centre of new and emerging technologies in the life sciences
Course details Apply

Canine Therapy

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
2 years DipHE
Accredited by:

AHPR

Animal Health Professions' Register logo
Course details Apply

Conservation and Community Engagement

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
Course features
  • Develop your knowledge of habitat and wildlife management
  • Learn how to develop successful conservation projects anywhere in the world
  • Gain the skills to collaborate and engage with local communities
Course details Apply

Ecology and Conservation

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Accredited by:

Royal Society of Biology and CIEEM

Royal Society of Biology and CIEEM logos
Course details Apply

Environmental Management

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Degree Apprenticeship

Study in:
ARU Peterborough
Available as:
5 years
Course features
  • Make a real difference to the environment and sustainability in your organisation
  • Study while you work, with no tuition fees
  • Accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
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