University Centre Hartpury Prospectus 2019

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

Central to this degree is the benefit of human- animal interaction in pet and therapeutic settings. You’ll examine the role that animals have in enriching human lives – as pets, in zoos, farms and conservation contexts. You’ll understand the benefits of the human-animal bond, focusing on the role that animals play in improving people’s social, emotional and cognitive wellbeing. This includes the rehabilitation of humans with mental and physical illnesses, as well as the promotion of wellbeing in children, adults and the elderly. 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 equine and canine 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 animals and humans to promote wellbeing. the human-animal relationship in different therapeutic settings. Graduate ready to make a difference in an exciting career. Examine the science underpinning the human-animal bond. Explore

Entry requirements Typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points; 32-48 UCAS tariff points for Foundation year See entry requirements on pages 135-136 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

UCAS code D3CW 3 years DFC8 4 years with Foundation year

Foundation year - Gain the subject-specific knowledge needed for the BSc degree

Sandwich year - Spend an optional extra year in industry to help prepare for your career

Graduate destinations • Animal assisted therapies • Equine assisted therapies • Charity sector

• Animal related education • Zoo and wildlife industries • Counselling and bereavement services • Pet and veterinary sector

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