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3 Welcome to Hartpury 5 Industry and employment 7 Teaching excellence 8 Value of a degree 9 Student finance 11 Support and wellbeing 12 International students 13 Social life 14 Students’ Union 15 Sports Academies 17 Horse riding 19 Campus facilities 21 Accommodation 23 Campus map 25 Agriculture degrees 31 Biologicial Sciences 32 Environmental Science 33 Animal degrees 39 Business degrees 43 Equine degrees 49 Sport degrees 55 Psychology 57 Veterinary Nursing Veterinary Physiotherapy 63 Meet our graduates 69 Qualifications explained 70 How to apply 71 Our courses 73 Find out more

Open days Find your perfect course, see where you could live in our accommodation and get to know university life

200 + industry events on campus each year 60 Our students and staff come from 60 different countries to choose us Top reasons

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HARTPURY We’ve been changing lives since 1948. Are you ready to change yours?

Based in the heart of Gloucestershire, our dynamic and vibrant 360-hectare campus is home to world-renowned facilities, teaching, and outcomes for graduates. We offer degrees with a range of entry levels across our specialist areas of agriculture, animal, business, equine, sport, and veterinary nursing. Looking to forge a career from your passion? This is the place for you.

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We support our students to build confidence and communication skills, find their calling, and move into careers they love. We’re equal first in the South West and in the top 10% of UK universities for graduate employability (Graduate Outcomes 2024). We have 11 thriving commercial businesses based right on campus, providing invaluable opportunities for students to gain practical experience as part of, alongside, and after their studies. These operate across our specialist subjects, including our Digital Innovation Farm, Empowered Canine Physio, Sports Business Hub, and Equine Therapy Centre. Industry and employment Unique opportunities

Through our 3,000-strong business network, our students gain skills, experience, and industry connections, ready to begin their career journeys. Visiting professionals in lectures, field trips, careers events, as well as domestic and international work placements, all form part of the Hartpury student experience – your degree could take you all over the globe.

Through bespoke workshops and 1:1 support via our Careers, Skills and

Employability Service, we'll support you to clarify and work towards your career goals. We’re accredited by the Matrix Standard, which means you’ll receive the highest standard of advice and guidance.

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Value of a degree In the current economic climate, your degree is arguably more valuable than ever – both for yourself and society. Graduate Labour Market Statistics (2024) show that working-age graduates earn an average salary of £40,000. Hartpury graduates consistently perform above the current national average employment rate of 74.9% (UK Labour Market Statistics, December 2024), 97% of our graduates are in employment, further study, or other purposeful activity within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes 2024). We develop our qualifications in line with evolving industry requirements, consulting with employers to ensure the skills you're developing are in demand. In fact, employers often come to us first when looking for skilled students and graduates who can make a difference to their business, which means our students get outstanding opportunities. Alongside the fulfilment gained from a rewarding career, Hartpury is full of opportunities to develop yourself as a person. Our students meet like-minded people that become lifelong friends.

Many of our degrees include the option to undertake an integrated placement year, enabling students to gain extra hands-on industry experience.

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Teaching Excellence Gold Our credentials

As a Hartpury University student, you’ll be learning from lecturers who are also coaches, behaviourists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals. They’ll support you to develop the skills you need to be successful as you progress into employment or postgraduate study. The quality of our learning environment is down to our cutting-edge facilities, teaching staff and a powerful blend of theory and practice. Our lecturers are highly trained and qualified to help you achieve your dreams.

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TEF Gold We’ve been awarded Gold in all three areas of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) - Overall, Student Experience, and Student Outcomes. Our triple gold status places us in the top 15% of universities in England. We’re in good company, sitting alongside University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, University of Exeter, and University of Bath, to name but a few.

“TEF Gold is an outstanding achievement and I’m incredibly proud to have the honour of congratulating our hardworking staff who work tirelessly to ensure students receive the very best teaching possible. To be the only Gloucestershire university to have received triple Gold status feels very special.” Professor Andy Collop, Vice-Chancellor of Hartpury University

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Student finance

The words ‘student finance’ might sound scary, but don’t worry. We can help you understand how it all works, and what you need to do next. When it comes to paying for university, there are two main costs to consider – tuition fees and living costs. Tuition fees Your tuition fees cover the cost of your course. You may have the option to pay these in instalments. Find our home and international fees, and which you’re eligible to pay, on our website. www.hartpury.ac.uk/ug-tf Tuition fee loan If you’re resident in the UK, or one of our crown dependencies (Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man), or the Republic of Ireland under the Common Trade Agreement and this is your first degree, you’ll be eligible for a Tuition Fee Loan from the UK and respective governments. For students from outside the UK, you should research government loans and/ or scholarships available in your country to support your studies in the UK. Please contact our International team if you have any questions. international@hartpury.ac.uk

*In Wales, you'll receive a fixed amount of funding, but the ratio of loan to grant will depend on your household income i.e. a lower income means a bigger grant and smaller loan, while a higher income means a bigger loan and smaller grant.

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There are also opportunities available as part of our Graze and Legends teams, or working as a student warden. Our Careers, Skills and Employability Service also advertises part-time job opportunities throughout the year. How we support our students Hartpury University, our partners, and other organisations offer a range of financial support packages to eligible students applying for our courses. In 2023/24, Hartpury University provided financial assistance to almost one quarter of university students through bursaries, scholarship and additional support.

Maintenance loan As a UK-based student, you'll also be eligible to apply for a means-tested Maintenance Loan to cover your living costs. How much you get depends on your household income, where you study, where you live and how long you’re studying for.* This will be paid directly into your bank account. Maintenance Loans vary between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and are not available to European or international students. How to apply for your loans Apply to your home student loan company from March of the year of study. The application process takes around 20 minutes to complete and 6-8 weeks to review. You can apply for your tuition fee and maintenance loans at the same time. English students: www.gov.uk/student-finance Welsh students : www.studentfinancewales.co.uk Scottish Students: www.saas.gov.uk Northern Irish students: www.studentfinanceni.co.uk These loans are not available to European or International students. Repayment of student loans The earliest you’ll start to repay your student loan is on 6 April the year after you finish your course. Find the latest information via our website. Earn while you learn There are opportunities available at Hartpury and the surrounding areas. On campus, our Students' Union advertise vacancies. Our Student Ambassador scheme means you could be helping at recruitment events such as open days or careers fairs, sharing your expertise and experience with potential students.

How we're supporting our students

We understand that the cost of living is a key consideration when deciding to go to university and we support our students wherever possible. This extends to dedicated finance, wellbeing, careers and enterprise, and achievement and success services. insurance, all included with Hartpury accommodation at no extra charge - Free car parking available on campus and subsidised buses from Gloucester - Warm and welcoming communal facilities, open 24/7 - Support with affordable food, drink, and essentials - Plenty of part-time job opportunities available on site. We offer additional support via: - Utility bills, WiFi, and contents

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Your health and wellbeing are our top priorities. We have a team of qualified counsellors, nurses, wellbeing officers and a chaplain, ready to provide friendly advice and guidance. Our students can access support in several ways, from informal daily drop-ins through to structured sessions, including therapy. For more specialist support, we can refer students to dedicated health care services. Support and wellbeing

24-hour support Our nurses and wellbeing staff offer evening appointments, and our Residential Support and Safeguarding teams are available 24 hours a day. Our 24/7 Student Assistance Programme includes face-to face, telephone and online counselling. Wellbeing events We run a calendar of wellbeing and inclusivity activities, including sessions with our much-loved therapy dog, Ralph, and Wellfest, held during Freshers’ Week. Learning and disability support ASC provides outstanding support for students with additional learning needs such as learning differences, mental health and physical conditions as well as individuals from the neurodivergent community. Our advisors will be on hand before you start, to help you access support and funding provided by the Government’s Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA) Fund. We also have a Wellness Development Team who can advise with practical support.

Achievement and Success Centre (ASC)

ASC will support you to define your academic and personal goals, and tailor a range of development workshops to help you work towards them. Delivered online and face to face, they’ll give you every opportunity to get the very best out of your learning. Our specialist staff can also refer students to the internal or external support services that best suit their needs .

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Follow in the footsteps of thousands of international students who have chosen Hartpury University to change their future. Being a home to students from over 60 different countries is part of what makes our campus and community so vibrant, friendly, and inspiring. If you’re an international student, there are plenty of opportunities to meet us and discuss your options at Hartpury. You can Welcoming students from across the world

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book a virtual meeting or visit our beautiful campus in person, including via our open days and applicant events (after you apply), and dedicated campus tours. You can also sign up to our monthly online course talks and events. Speak with our team

“I would recommend Hartpury University to international students. It has a global reputation, exceptional facilities, and the lecturers support you to achieve your best. The international team helped me throughout my application – from getting my visa to arranging transport – and settling in. Everyone is so welcoming and my new mates helped me feel at home. At Hartpury, I’m following my passion for football whilst also studying a Sports Business Management degree. I know I’m on the right path to make my dreams come true.” Stephen Sarkodie, BA Sports Business Management student from Ghana

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Destination: Gloucestershire

Our 360-hectare campus in the heart of Gloucestershire offers the best of rural and urban living. Adventure From trails across the Forest of Dean and watersports at Cotswold Water Park to Bugsboarding Mountainboard, and Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centres. Festivals Gloucestershire is home to over 45 festivals across the year, including literature, science and music, 2000trees, and Cheltenham Racecourse’s Gold Cup Festival week. Nightlife Cinemas, clubs, cocktail bars, world cuisines, pub grub, and everything in between. On campus, students head to our popular Legends bar. Sport World-class horseracing, Premiership Rugby, and EFL football, and Padel Club are all on our doorstep. On Wednesdays, our student teams play in the BUCS leagues.

We’re home to Championship rugby side, Hartpury RFC and Premiership Women’s Rugby team, Gloucester Hartpury RFC, crowned champions in 2022/23 and 2023/24.

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STUDENTS’ UNION

Here for you! You’ll automatically become a member when you enrol. Join over 4,500 other Hartpury students who enjoy exciting sports clubs, societies, and social events. Representing your voice Run by the students you elect, the SU is here to make sure your voice is heard and represent you to improve the student experience. There’s a range of clubs and societies on offer. If your passion isn't listed, our SU will help you establish a brand-new club. - Agriculture Society - Cheer Club - Christian Union hartpurysu.co.uk Clubs and societies

- Clay Shooting Club - Equestrian Society - Hockey - LGBTQ+ Society - Polo Society

- Wildlife Society - Sports Therapy Hartpury Active Join in casual sessions, recreational exercise and teams, to improve your fitness, make friends and have fun. There’s no commitment (membership required for matches) – sign up for activities to suit you.

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Over 300 international athletes have developed their talents at Hartpury over the past 15 years. From equestrian medal winners, to our BUCS-winning squads for men's and women's rugby and men's football, we Our Sports Academies nurture the very best talent. Students develop their skills alongside their degree, with specially tailored academic and sporting timetables forming part of a dual career pathway. Our staff are among the best in their fields. Student athletes receive high-level coaching and support to achieve their peak performance. Details on membership, including costs, are available via our website. It includes training with qualified coaches, access to world-class facilities including our gyms, transport, and our Sports Academy Performance Hub. Discover more about our sport degrees and facilities from page 49.

Our Sports Academies - Athlete Performance - Equine - Golf - Men’s Football - Women’s Football - Men’s Rugby - Women’s Rugby

- Netball - Rowing

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Horse riding at Hartpury

Equestrian Club Take advantage of recreational riding and social events through our student-run Equestrian Club.** It’s a great place to meet like-minded friends outside of your classroom lectures. Other clubs include our Vaulting Society, Polo, and more. Equine Academy If you’re a competition rider with your own horse, you may be eligible to join our Equine Academy. You’ll have access to world-class coaches, specialist training and some of the world's best rider performance facilities to help you reach your peak for competition. www.hartpury.ac.uk/equine-academy

If you love horses, you don't need to bring your own to get involved with fun equestrian activities. From our student-led club to volunteering in our Equine Therapy Centre or at local, national, or international events, there's much more to horses at Hartpury than just riding.* Horse riding For those of you with your own horse, you can engage in lessons, clinics, and on-site competitions. If you're an established rider without your own horse, you could have riding lessons on one of our Hartpury horses during term time.*

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*Riding at Hartpury is subject to an assessment and weight limit. If you're not already at the required level, don't worry. We've teamed up with a local riding school to provide subsidised lessons and help you achieve the necessary skill level. **Additional cost applies for riding. Please check our website for the most up-to-date information at www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-riding.

Facilities for your future You'll have everything you need to thrive as a student at Hartpury University. We have a reputation for world-class facilities across our campus and specialist subject areas, and continually invest to improve our students’ experience.

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Graze Our Graze restaurant and student hub offers a social environment to refuel between lectures, meet friends for a drink, or catch up on studies. You’ll be spoilt for choice with hot and cold food outlets, a café serving Costa coffee, and a shop for snacks and everyday essentials. There’s plenty of seating in the downstairs food area, as well as modern classrooms upstairs, where you’ll learn from our expert lecturers. Students’ Union Loft Open 24/7 and home to our SU on campus (see page 14 for more information), this dedicated study and social space gives our students a safe space to relax and study with friends. Veterinary Nursing Clinical Skills Centre Our Veterinary Nursing students have access to this brand-new facility, which offers the technology and flexible study and teaching space to help students develop the required skills. See page 60 for more. University Learning Hub Coming soon, the hub will sit at the heart of our campus and become a go-to study spot for university students. From social spaces and a café to our support services and library, it’ll be home to everything our students need to succeed

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Settle into an accommodation option to suit your taste and budget. Whichever you choose, you’ll become part of a welcoming and vibrant student community. WiFi, utility bills, and contents insurance are all included at no extra charge across our accommodation. Hartpury campus halls For the luxury of living right on campus, surrounded by countryside, and being able to roll out of bed for your lectures, our Hartpury campus halls of residence are the right choice for you. Hartpury Gloucester accommodation (Blackfriars) If city life is more your thing, you could join others in the heart of the buzzing City of Gloucester. Managed by Cityheart Living, Blackfriars is just a 15-minute journey away from campus. It’s a popular choice amongst students seeking independent city living. Luxury accommodation offers modern living spaces, large communal areas and en-suite rooms with queen-size Guaranteed accommodation*

beds. With a busy high street and Quays outlet shopping centre on your doorstep, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to shop, eat out and socialise with friends.

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*First year undergraduate students. Students living within a 15-mile radius of Hartpury are expected to commute. Find out more via our website.

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University Learning Hub Launching soon, it includes our 24hr library, study spaces and student support Halls of residence Set in cosy blocks at the heart of campus Graze Your go-to hub for eating and drinking, socialising and learning Walled Animal Garden Home to our exotic and domestic animals, including meerkats and prairie dogs Student Zone Includes IT and various other support services Orchard Garden Home to our llamas, and goats Hartpury House and gardens Where Hartpury began in 1948

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Legends bar/SU On-site student bar and Students' Union Loft. Our University Study Lounge is next door Animal Centre Our microbiology labs, clinical skills centre, aquarium, and reptile rooms Equine Centre Rider Performance Centre, therapy and hydrotherapy centres – including our new water treadmill facility – international arenas, and livery yard Commercial farm Home to our University Agriculture Centre, Agri-Tech Centre, Tech Box Park and advanced dairy parlour Sports Academies Over £10 million of recent investment in our sports labs, pitches, and gyms with dedicated study spaces and industry standard equipment Agri-Tech Centre Our centre for research and knowledge exchange is phase one of our Digital Innovation Farm Veterinary Nursing and Technical Skills Centre Our new facility

Only 15 minutes to Gloucester and 20 minutes to Cheltenham by car or bus

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Explore our course index on page 71 to discover more about our degrees and entry requirements, as well as Foundation year and Top-up Level 6 options. You’ll also find further details via our website, including module information and graduate destinations.

Hartpury Agriculture

Courses

BSc (Hons) Agriculture BSc (Hons) Agriculture with Crop Science BSc (Hons) Agriculture with Livestock Science

3 reasons to join Hartpury Agriculture

Much more than farming Sustainability, welfare and business management principles are embedded into a curriculum that’s informed by industry. Work with people to create behaviour change, apply agri-tech data, and translate research and theory into real-world solutions. You don’t need an agricultural background, you just need the passion and drive to positively influence a greener future. Our students develop expertise on our commercial farm, as well as through time spent in industry, working on a range of projects and applying theory to practice, or even an optional placement year.

Real-world projects Develop real-world expertise across the supply chain. Access an award-winning commercial farm which supplies brands including Müller. # 1

# 2 Digital innovation Undertake data-driven

research using smart farming technology. Access key data to inform strategies and address industry issues.

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Agriculture facilities

By investing in our campus facilities and 10-year Digital Innovation Farm project, we’re giving our students access to smart technology to carry out research and build the critical skills to contribute to innovative solutions. From smart technology in our Agri-Tech Centre to data-driven research projects in our advanced new dairy parlour and automatic milking systems (AMS), our commercial Home Farm provides plenty of opportunities to put learning into practice and contribute to studies that are helping to drive the industry forward sustainably.

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As a Hartpury Agriculture student, you’ll benefit from: - Commercial farmland: access to five sites for a range of farming enterprises - On-site farm: home to dairy cows, youngstock, sheep, arable land, and modern facilities - Supplying: big brands including Müller - Agri-Tech Centre: phase one of our Digital Innovation Farm offers smart technology and precision tools for livestock research - Tech Box Park: research and innovation spaces for local agri-businesses - Automatic milking system: providing our students with knowledge and hands-on learning of smart farming - Trial plots: used by ADAS for important environmental research - Orchard: with heritage apple varieties - Environmental features: ponds, field margins, hedges, woodland, and nesting boxes for sustainable land management.

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Through initiatives such as Hartpury’s cider production, students have been able to follow a product through the supply chain, from orchard, through production, to the buyer. The process offers a unique perspective on sustainability and economic business management principles.

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Develop the expertise and skills to play your part in building a productive, resilient, and sustainable industry through applied learning experiences. As well as making use of our extensive campus facilities, through guest lecturers, field walks and farm visits, you’ll engage in a variety of set-ups to understand the challenges that industry professionals face. You’ll have opportunities to form your own perspective with support from your lecturers as you put your learning into practice. We’ll also support you to find a placement to match your interests and career goals.

Real-world business case studies are embedded throughout your degree,

meaning you’ll graduate ready to make a positive impact on industry. Whether as a farm manager, agronomist, economist, policymaker, researcher, scientist, or consultant, career opportunities are diverse.

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We're driving change in agricultural productivity. Our staff and students produce data-driven research that's helping to solve the industry's biggest challenges. Our 10-year vision is to become a leader that shapes the future of digital farming. Following a successful GFirstLEP bid to the government's Getting Building Fund, our Digital Innovation Farm transformation began with the launch of our Agri-Tech Centre. We then opened our Tech Box Park to provide vital innovation spaces for Gloucestershire agri-businesses. We also undertake ongoing trials with industry partners such as consultancy and research firm, ADAS. These initiatives allow our students to contribute to studies that are having real outcomes. We’re at the forefront of discovering new ways to support mental health in the farming community. The research of Hartpury University student, Elle Vercoe-Gibson focussed on One Welfare stakeholder interplay in the dairy sector. A greener future

- Analysing the impact of mental wellbeing to inform positive change. - Advancing animal health monitoring through cattle microbiome and breath screening. - Developing approaches to improve carbon accounting on farms. How our staff and students are making an impact through research

Connecting dairy producers and customers

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Biological Sciences

Study everything from the smallest microbes up to large-scale ecosystems and gain an in-depth understanding of essential biological topics such as anatomy, physiology, genetics, biochemistry, behavioural ecology, and plant science. Hartpury University is home to important plant and animal species and is the ideal setting for observing, monitoring, and conserving British wildlife. Our 2024 Bioblitz event identified 478 species on campus. Develop real-world experience and applications of biology using our on-site facilities, including our animal collection and commercial farm. Away from campus, put your knowledge and skills into practice and gain valuable industry experience via an optional placement year. From the lab to the field hartpury.ac.uk/biosci-trailer

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Explore the finer details of ecosystems, as well as human interaction with and impact on the environment. Develop your expertise and knowledge through a flexible approach to a subject that considers the long-term sustainability of local environments and the planet as a whole. Gain new appreciation of a range of topics as you enhance your skills, from change and impact evaluation and environmental systems, to conservation, biodiversity, and renewables. Help make a positive difference to the world we live in and forge your career pathway. You’ll learn from lecturers and visiting speakers who are active within the industry and their research specialisms, and gain the confidence to pursue your specific areas of interest. There are also opportunities to experience fieldwork first-hand via diverse environments. Environmental Science

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Hartpury Animal

Courses BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training (Clinical) BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training with Canine (Clinical) BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science BSc (Hons) Environmental Science BSc (Hons) Human-Animal Interaction with Psychology BSc (Hons) Veterinary Biosciences BSc (Hons) Zoology

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Real-world issues, practical solutions Working with our staff on their research, our students contribute to studies that are helping us understand the physical and emotional needs of animals, creating an evidence base of best practice that’s improving the lives of animals, opportunities to help find the one that’s right for you. Put theory into practice and boost your CV with access to field activities on our pasture and woodland campus, laboratories, animal therapy and hydrotherapy centres, and a collection of over 70 animal species. Our students develop skills to enhance employability opportunities, communicate with clarity, and positively influence the world around them. people, and the environment. You’ll be exposed to a range of career

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Personal development Our teaching staff offer a collective expertise and personal tutoring that enriches our curriculum and expands horizons for our students. # 2 One Health, One Welfare We recognise the interconnection between animal health, human health and the environment, an ethos embedded across our curriculum. # 3 Career ready 97% of our animal subject graduates are in employment, further study or other purposeful activity. (Graduate Outcomes 2024)

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Gain access to a specialist campus, home to copious wildlife, and with opportunities to gain experience in our commercial animal therapy Animal facilities experience, ready for your industry work placement and dream career. We’re continually developing our facilities to enhance your student experience. Our laboratories enable you to explore ground-breaking new methods to help us understand and research animals like never before. centres. You’ll apply theory to practice and gain real-life

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As a Hartpury Animal student, you’ll benefit from: - Animal science labs: specialist equipment for teaching and research - Campus estate: study British wildlife species including birds, bats, and moths - Animal Management Centre: our collection of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and aquatics - Walled Garden: home to aviaries, rodents, guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, meerkats, prairie dogs, skunks, and tortoises - Orchard paddock: green pastures with llamas, chickens, wallabies, and goats - Commercial farm: access to domestic livestock including our dairy herd and sheep flock - Equine yard and therapy centre: horses at peak fitness or in rehabilitation - Canine Hydrotherapy Centre: opportunities to gain rehabilitation and business experience - International-standard equine arenas: for training and research.

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UK Residential and Non-Residential options

Explore stunning local and national sites of conservation significance through exciting UK-based field trips. You'll practice a wide range of field skills, helping you to prepare for an exciting career in conservation.

Experience in the field Depending on your degree*, you could take up the incredible opportunity to undertake field trips and gain further first-hand experience locally, across This once-in-a-lifetime, 12-day residential trip includes exciting safaris and conservation based fieldwork on the plains of South Africa. You’ll gain insights into important issues such as anti-poaching and discover the methods used to protect highly targeted wildlife species. Explore British wildlife, Gloucestershire Experience a range of British habitats and species through a series of five day trips across our stunning county. You’ll develop field surveying techniques, carry out biodiversity indexes, land/river surveys, and riffle water quality assessments. the UK, or overseas. Mankwe Wildlife Reserve, South Africa

*Subject to numbers. Additional fees apply. See our website for details.

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Making a difference From rewilding projects to exploring canine health and turning the tide on hedgehog decline, our staff and students are providing solutions to real issues and changing the way we interact with animals. With an estimated 700,000 to 1,000,000 guinea pigs in the UK,* you probably know someone with this furry family member, or may even have one yourself. Many of these guinea pig owners may tell you that their cherished companion often gets infections, yet these figures are drastically under-reported in academic literature. For a small animal that can deteriorate rapidly when ill, this gap in our understanding is worrying. for guinea pig health and welfare. The results of the study, carried out by BSc Bioveterinary Science student, Shannon Roberts-Steel, and supervised by Senior Lecturer, Dr Alison Wills, were published in the scientific journal, Animals. Our research is establishing an evidence base to advance best practice and advice

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- Improving best practice and canine welfare in flyball training. - Supporting zookeepers’ wellbeing to help sustain care standards. - Maintaining the health of poultry through harmful bacteria control. How our staff and students are making an impact through research

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Entry requirements are available via our full course list on page 71 . You’ll also find further details via our website, including module information and graduate destinations.

Hartpury Business

Courses BSc (Hons) Business Management

3 reasons to join Hartpury Business Employer connections Access to over 3,000 local, national, and international organisations for further experience away from campus and outside of lectures. # 1 # 2 Close-knit community Small class sizes with individual access to lecturers who will nurture you as a person, as well as providing an outstanding teaching quality.

Discover a new world of career opportunities. Our degrees are developed in consultation with industry professionals to give you the edge in today’s business world. Bring core business theory to life and

establish your unique leadership style. You’ll develop key employability and transferable skills throughout your studies and take part in CV-boosting activities to ensure you’re well prepared to impress future employers.

# 3 Graduate network Become part of a group of dynamic business professionals who are making a positive difference in a range of roles and sectors across the globe.

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Develop applied business expertise with access to world-class facilities, 11 commercial enterprises on site and over 3,000 business connections. Combine your passion for business with your love for sport, animals, agriculture, or all things equine, on our specialist commercial campus. Experiential learning is vital to our programme. Our enterprises and strong ties with local and global businesses will allow you to engage in live projects, tackling real challenges faced by organisations. We’ll support you to find placement and internship opportunities via our Careers, Skills and Employability Service as you gain first-hand experience in the business world. This will enrich your understanding Industry opportunities A practical approach to learning

as you boost your employability, and with international events and professional-level sports fixtures on campus, you’ll have the chance to put your learning into practice. You’ll also hear from a range of industry specialists via guest lecturers, including business experts and senior academics. This will support you to make connections and grow your professional network, as well as exploring a world of potential career pathways.

“What employers are looking for more than ever is not just a degree qualification, but what else a graduate has done along the way. They want people who are well-rounded, who can communicate in person as well as digitally. By the time students reach the final project stage at Hartpury, they will have been exposed to lots of different industry partners and employers to enable them to complete a practical, real-world project. It’s not uncommon for students to find their career path from a practical project they completed at university.” John Lannon Senior Lecturer and Programme Manager

Hartpury Equine

Courses

BSc (Hons) Equine Behaviour and Welfare BSc (Hons) Equine Business Management BSc (Hons) Equine Dental Science BSc (Hons) Equine Performance and Rehabilitation BSc (Hons) Equine Science BSc (Hons) Equestrian Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) International Horseracing Business BSc (Hons) Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation MSci Equine Science

3 reasons to join Hartpury Equine World leading Develop the applied skills employers are looking for with access to world-class facilities, guest speakers, and industry trips. # 1 # 2 Industry connected Be exposed to research projects, industry conferences and international equine events. Gain valuable insights and make connections.

An international reputation Working alongside equine scientists, trainers, entrepreneurs and other professionals, our students reach new heights as they develop their expertise in line with industry best practice. You’ll contribute to scientific research that’s advancing welfare standards, as well as performance for the horse and rider. Whatever your career aspirations, if you’re passionate, hard-working and motivated to make a difference, we’ll give you the skills and connections to progress into an exciting equine career. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to work on industry-linked business briefs, gain practical experience, and apply theory to practice via our world-class equine environment and work placements across the world.*

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Immerse yourself in our multi million-pound equine facilities, a key part of your practical learning and assessment. From research opportunities in our rider performance and hydrotherapy centre, to client-facing positions in our commercial therapy centre, you’ll develop professional skills for the future. We’re continually investing in new facilities to enhance our students' experience. Our impressive facilities host big international equine events throughout the summer, giving our students extra opportunities to gain industry experience and connections. Equine facilities

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- Equine Therapy Centre: rehabilitate horses, carry out research, and develop professional skills in our commercial facilities, including a new aqua treadmill, stables, and learning spaces - International competition arenas: indoor and outdoor arenas for practical learning - Equine yard for 230 horses: you could gain hands-on care and management expertise - Rider Performance Centre: access to top-of-the-range riding simulators and performance gym - Livery: DIY stables for 150 horses on site, with barn mentoring opportunities - Equine science labs: specialist equipment for teaching and research.

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Working with global partners and organisations, we share evidence-based findings that contribute to conversations around horse welfare and social licence in a collaborative approach. Celebrating the champions of today and tomorrow Hartpury’s Festival of Dressage has seen some of the world’s best horses ‘dance’ their way to glory with their human partners. Our International Hartpury Horse Trials often provides clues ahead of the biggest international events and championships. Advancing welfare Celebrating horse-human partnerships

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Our staff and students’ research is changing the way we work with horses, maximising welfare and performance. We’re the voice of authority on equine treadmill use for rehabilitation and our studies into the principles of horse-rider partnerships, and the benefit of sleep are advancing industry standards. We continually review our own approach, in line with current research, to put the wellbeing of our horses first. Advancing welfare rehabilitation. Our Equine Therapy Centre team has contributed to the world's first international guidelines. Pushing performance We know that happy, healthy horses tend to perform at their best. Our research is maximising industry welfare standards for successful horse-rider partnerships. Changing lives Research into the benefits of equine assisted therapy was carried out with Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship. We’ve been exploring how interactions with horses can improve the wellbeing of young people with autism. We’re leading best practice in the use of water treadmills for training and

- Answering pressing questions with real-world impact, driven by industry. - Making important discoveries through our on-campus facilities and technology. - Working together to improve welfare standards and performance. How our staff and students are making an impact through research

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BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning BSc (Hons) Sport Performance BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport

3 reasons to join Hartpury Sport Bring learning to life Get hands-on with some of the most advanced sport technologies in the UK, designed to benefit your learning. # 1 # 3 Industry aligned Benefit from a curriculum that’s informed and endorsed by industry and employers. Work with our academies and wider communities. # 2 Professional environment Immerse yourself in a setting that's as close as it gets to sports industry, for a real taste of your future career.

Become a game changer Our students are driven to make a difference. This could be as a sports coach, PE specialist, sports therapist supporting rehabilitation, sports scientist enhancing performance, or a sport business professional. Our partnerships with schools, sports clubs, community projects and national governing bodies mean you’ll never be short of exciting ways to prepare for a career doing what you love. From athletes to public health and physical activity, you'll explore the latest theory and then put it into practice. As well as the latest technologies, students have access to our Sports Academies, rugby and football teams, plus competitive student clubs. Work with top coaches, medics, and sports scientists to support athletes with rehabilitation, strength and conditioning training, or nutritional guidance.

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Develop hands-on expertise and undertake research in a professional sports environment that's had over £10 million of investment in recent years. With access to specialist technologies, laboratories, gyms and pitches, you’ll explore new ways to improve performance, health, fitness and wellbeing for everyone – from elite athletes to schoolchildren. Our campus simulates a professional sports environment. Our specialist sports facilities give students additional learning opportunities to coach, rehabilitate, and carry out research with our on-site academy athletes and industry partners. Sport facilities

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Our world-class facilities include: - Performance, Power and Cross-Training gyms: learn and train using the latest strength and conditioning equipment - Anti-gravity treadmill: to support athlete rehabilitation and training - Human performance laboratory: get insights into people’s physical activity levels and understand how the body physiologically responds to different conditions, utilising equipment including our altitude chamber - Biomechanics laboratory: investigate movement and skill using 3D motion capture cameras and force plates - Sports therapy and rehabilitation suite: provides a real-world clinical setting for injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation - Performance analysis suite: use industry standard performance sport hardware and software to analyse performance - 1,500m2 sports hall with integrated camera system: for learning, analysis, competitive and recreational sport - Pitches: eight grass and two 3G rubber crumbs, plus our rugby stadium and clubhouse - Driving range (10 bays): with short-game area and indoor putting green - Nutrition kitchen: develop the skills required for a career in sport and exercise nutrition.

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4th in the UK for Sports Science Hartpury University received outstanding recognition in The Guardian University Guide 2025, ranking 4th out of 86 universities for Sports Science – a 65-place jump in just four years.

Our Sports Academies empower students to reach their full athletic potential. They also enable those not competing to gain valuable experience. You could help treat and coach players, help with pitchside first aid, or develop your sports marketing and social media skills. Develop experience through our partnerships with schools, local projects and charitable organisations. You could work with our staff to explore the benefits of physical exercise in improving the health and academic performance of young people. Many of the practitioner experts you’ll work with at Hartpury are also lecturers on our degrees, which means you’ll get high-level expertise and exciting opportunities built into your learning. You'll make connections and graduate with an impressive CV that stands out to employers in the sport and exercise sector.

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