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Animal and Veterinary

Passionate about animals; their health, welfare and their environment? You’ll combine theory with practical learning in our state-of-the-art facilities and observe or work directly with animals in our specialist facilities and on field trips. Courses available in Clearing – apply now to start in September.

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Our courses

Animal Behaviour BSc (Hons)

Cambridge

Biology BSc (Hons)

Cambridge

Animal Management BSc (Hons)

Writtle

Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) BSc (Hons)

Writtle

Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation) BSc (Hons)

Writtle

Animal Science BSc (Hons)

Writtle

Animal Science (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) BSc (Hons)

Writtle

Animal Science (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation) BSc (Hons)

Writtle

Animal Therapy BSc (Hons)

Writtle

Canine Therapy BSc (Hons)

Writtle

Veterinary Physiotherapy MVetPhys

Writtle

Zoology BSc (Hons)

Cambridge

Ecology and Conservation BSc (Hons)

Cambridge

Why study Animal and Veterinary courses at ARU?

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Accreditation

  • Animal Behaviour, Zoology, and Ecology and Conservation are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB).
  • Ecology and Conservation is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
  • Animal Therapy, Canine Therapy, and Equine Therapy are accredited by the Animal Health Professions Register (AHPR).
  • Veterinary Physiotherapy is accredited by the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP) and AHPR, and is supported by the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP).

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