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

Lecturer Profile

Dr. Vicky Melfi PhD Principal Lecturer BSc Human-Animal Interaction

Central to this degree is the role that animals have in enriching human lives. You’ll study how humans influence animal environments and the promotion of animal welfare through education. 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. Learning is brought to life with real-life case studies, industry placements and student-animal interventions 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 therapeutic benefits of this relationship. Explore the role of animals as pets, in zoos, on farms and in conservation contexts. Graduate ready to make a difference in an exciting industry. Understand the fascinating bond between humans and animals.

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

As our understanding of human- animal interaction grows, and the benefits are appreciated more widely, we expect industries to take an active role in hiring scientifically-qualified experts. Research has already shown how animals can increase productivity in a workplace and help patients recover from trauma more quickly. Our students will be well-placed for successful careers in this rapidly growing industry." "We’re commited to improving the lives of animals and people, so that both can live together and gain from the interaction. After all, human-animal interaction is fundamental to everything we do.

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

More about Vicky Melfi

Vicky's latest book Anthrozoology: Human-Animal Interactions in Domesticated and Wild Animals discusses different aspects of human-animal interaction including companion animals, farm animals and animals in zoos. 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

Vicky Melfi's new book, Anthrozoology, explores our complex relationship with animals