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Available as a one-year level 6 top-up degree See page 48 for details

This degree has been developed in response to rapid industry growth. Emerging science and technology allow us to investigate training practices designed to improve the human-animal bond. We can also apply this knowledge to competitive sports that utilise human and animal performance, as well as animal rehabilitation. You’ll learn through engaging lectures and interactive practical sessions with access to our excellent industry links with experts in both domestic and commercial environments. Industry opportunities Gain experience on campus with our commercial equine and canine therapy centres. Benefit from our links with leading behaviourists, trainers and coaches across the canine, equine and zoo animal sectors. This course is ideal for those who have a passion for training animals, and would like to turn that passion into a career in animal performance and rehabilitation. Now is an exciting time to pursue an animal career. On this course, you’ll work with different species to develop your expertise in training, performance and rehabilitation. Animal Training and Performance BSc (Hons) / BSc (Hons) with Foundation year

Entry requirements A typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points; 32-48 UCAS tariff points with Foundation year See entry requirements on pages 157-158 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

UCAS code C865 3 years CF65 4 years with Foundation year

Foundation year - Gain the subject-specific knowledge needed for the BSc degree

Integrated placement year - An optional extra year in industry to prepare for your career

Bethan Evans

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Graduate destinations  • Trainer / Behaviourist*  • Dog Handler  • Rescue and rehabilitation  • Animal Warden / Officer

“I’ve had a passion for the animal industry since I got my first dog as a child. Hartpury has such great industry links, a large animal collection and loads of opportunities to gain experience, that I couldn’t imagine studying anywhere else. I’ve had so much support to achieve my academic best, and love the encouragement to follow my dreams. I can’t wait to see where my career takes me.”

 • Coach / Performance Analyst for competitive sports such as dog agility, dog sled racing, canicross and across equestrian sport

BSc Animal Training and Performance student

*Extra industry-recognised accreditations are recommended to move into these roles.