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Available as a one-year Top-up degree See page 50 for details

BSc (Hons)/BSc (Hons) with Foundation year Animal Training and Performance

Typical offer 112 UCAS points

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. This programme has been formally recognised by the Animal Behaviour Training Council.* 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.

32-48 UCAS points for Foundation year

UCAS code C865 3 years CF65 4 years with Foundation year Foundation year Gain subject-specific knowledge for the BSc degree Integrated placement year An optional extra year in industry to prepare for your career *This degree delivers the academic elements for an individual to achieve ABTC recognition. Please see webpage for details **You maywish to pursue further industry

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.

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

recognised training within these areas

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