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Human-Animal Interaction BSc (Hons) / BSc (Hons) with Foundation year

Entry requirements Typical offer is 104-112 UCAS tariff points; 32-48 UCAS tariff points for Foundation year Typical offer information is for guidance only Check course page at www.hartpury.ac.uk

Central to this degree is the role that animals have in enriching human lives and vice versa. You’ll study how humans influence animals and how we can safeguard and promote animal welfare. You’ll examine the benefits of human-animal interaction, from the use of animals as resources (such as in agriculture and the military) and helping children to read, to improving physical and mental health and wellbeing. You’ll explore human psychology and how it relates to the human-animal bond, and develop strong foundations in animal biology. Learning is brought to life with real-life case studies, industry placements and student-animal interactions on site. Industry opportunities Gaining experience in industry is a core part of the degree, to ensure you’re ready for employment when you graduate. You’ll benefit from opportunities on campus in our commercial animal therapy centres, as well as with our industry partners in Gloucestershire, across the UK and internationally. This course is ideal for those who are fascinated by the human-animal bond and would like to work with humans and animals to further the positive benefits of this relationship. conservation contexts. Graduate ready to make a difference in an exciting industry. Understand the fascinating bond between humans and animals. Explore the role of animals as pets, in zoos, on farms and in

UCAS code D3C8 3 years DFC8 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

student satisfaction National Student Survey 2021 90% OVER

More about Vicky Melfi

Vicky's latest book Zoo Animal Training and Learning focuses on the learning phenomenon in many different species and how our understanding of learning can help us manage them, improve their welfare and save them from extinction. It's been written for students, researchers and practitioners.

Graduate destinations  • Charity sector

 • Animal-related education  • Zoo and wildlife industry  • Animal-assisted therapy*  • Counselling and bereavement services*  • Pet and veterinary sector

*Further study may be required for animal-assisted therapy and counselling routes