Hartpury University Prospectus

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Available as a one-year level 6 top-up degree See page 42 for details

You’ll have fantastic opportunities to develop your expertise to assess animal welfare, measure behaviour, train and manage domestic, exotic and wild species. Teaching is supported by our on-site animal collection, including meerkats, rabbits and goats, our dairy farm and equine yard. Through exposure to the latest research, you’ll be at the forefront of emerging scientific knowledge. You’ll use your experiences to inspire your own research question, which you’ll use to uncover new knowledge in a significant project in your final year. Industry opportunities You’ll be supported to gain experience in the workplace from your first year. Our students strengthen their CVs in our commercial canine and equine therapy centres, as well as through voluntary roles with local organisations. Recently, students have worked with the Blue Cross and West Midlands Safari Park. This course is ideal for those who love animals and want to make a difference to their lives through applying and improving training, management and welfare practices. and exotic animals, and assessing animal welfare in different contexts. Experience conservation and fieldwork in South Africa. * Turn your passion for animals into your career. Learn with 70 species on site, training and managing domestic Animal Behaviour and Welfare BSc (Hons) / BSc (Hons) with Foundation year

Graduate Profile

"I’ve always loved animals and am passionate about making a difference. If I can inspire the next generation of conservationist to look after our oceans, then I know I’m doingmy job right. Hartpury has everything you need on site – I loved the practical sessions with the animals and volunteering with lambing at the farm. The course gave me an in-depth understanding of how animals behave and their interactions with each other. I completed my masters degree at Hartpury too, developing my specialism in zoo and aquarium education." Simon Hubbard Guest Experience Manager, Bristol Aquarium BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Masters in Research

Entry requirements A typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points; 32-48 UCAS tariff points with Foundation year See entry requirements on pages 149-150 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

UCAS code D329 3 years DF29 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

International trip - Optional fieldwork in Mankwe Wildlife Reserve, South Africa*

Lauren Branfield

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"Hartpury is a great place to be if you have a passion for animals. There’s so many opportunities on offer to suit different interests. I’m a dog person but being able to experience lots of different things, from the Equine Therapy Centre to the farm, was great for my development."

Graduate destinations •• Instructor, Guide Dogs for the Blind •• Animal Welfare Assistant, Blue Cross

•• Scientific Editor, BSAVA •• Zoo Keeper, Bristol Zoo •• Guest Experience Manager, Bristol Aquarium •• MRes Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Simon is responsible for making sure school visits to Bristol Aquarium are enjoyable and educational

Trainee Guide Dog Mobility Instructor, Guide Dogs for the Blind BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare graduate

*Additional costs may apply. Please see course page on website