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Animal and Veterinary

Prepare for a career in animal therapy, management and science - including equine and veterinary roles - at ARU in Cambridge or Writtle. Get hands-on experience on field trips, explore cutting-edge techniques in our science labs, and observe or work directly with animals in our specialist facilities.

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Animal Behaviour

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

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

Royal Society of Biology

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Animal Management

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
Course features
  • Gain a broad knowledge of all aspects of animal management
  • Focus on your particular areas of interest through optional modules
  • Work with a range of animal species on our rural campus in Writtle
Course details Apply

Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
Course features
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the behaviour and welfare of pets
  • Work with a range of animal species on our rural campus in Writtle
  • Prepare for a career in areas such as pet behaviour counselling, pet nutrition and animal welfare
Course details Apply

Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
1 year Top-Up
Course features
  • Learn about the zoo industry, and wildlife conservation in the UK and internationally
  • Work with a range of animal species on our rural campus in Writtle
  • Prepare for a career in areas such as zoo-keeping and wildlife education
Course details Apply

Animal Science

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
Course features
  • Explore animal biology and its relationship to health, disease, growth and development
  • Develop practical competence with a range of animal species
  • Focus on your particular areas of interest through optional modules
Course details Apply

Animal Science (Pet Behaviour and Welfare)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
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

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
1 year CertHE
,
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

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Course details Apply

Animal Behaviour Applications for Conservation

Postgraduate - MSc

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
,
15 months full-time
,
28 months part-time
,
33 months part-time
Course features
  • Learn the technologies and methods used in animal behaviour research and conservation
  • Play your part in developing solutions to modern conservation problems
  • Put your skills into practice on our residential field trip
Course details Apply

Animal Welfare and Conservation

Postgraduate - MSc

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
1 year full-time
,
29 months part-time
Course features
  • Extend your knowledge of conservation issues and a range of animal species
  • Benefit from access to livestock, exotics and companion animals on campus
  • Learn from expert staff in our Centre for Equine and Animal Science
Course details Apply
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