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Animal and Veterinary

Prepare for a career in animal therapy, management and science - including equine and veterinary roles - at ARU in Cambridge or Writtle. Get hands-on experience on field trips, explore cutting-edge techniques in our science labs, and observe or work directly with animals in our specialist facilities.

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Animal Behaviour

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Accredited by:

Royal Society of Biology

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Animal Management

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
Course features
  • Gain a broad knowledge of all aspects of animal management
  • Focus on your particular areas of interest through optional modules
  • Work with a range of animal species on our rural campus in Writtle

Animal Management (Bioveterinary Science)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
1 year CertHE
Course features
  • Explore the factors that influence animal health and welfare
  • Study microbiology and parasitology, breeding, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, behaviour and more
  • Work with a range of animal species on our rural campus in Writtle

Animal Management (Livestock Technology)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
1 year Top-Up
Course features
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of livestock production and farm animal welfare
  • Explore ways to meet demands for food while maintaining farm animal health
  • Work with a range of animal species on our rural campus in Writtle

Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
Course features
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the behaviour and welfare of pets
  • Work with a range of animal species on our rural campus in Writtle
  • Prepare for a career in areas such as pet behaviour counselling, pet nutrition and animal welfare

Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
1 year Top-Up
Course features
  • Learn about the zoo industry, and wildlife conservation in the UK and internationally
  • Work with a range of animal species on our rural campus in Writtle
  • Prepare for a career in areas such as zoo-keeping and wildlife education

Animal Science

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
Course features
  • Explore animal biology and its relationship to health, disease, growth and development
  • Develop practical competence with a range of animal species
  • Focus on your particular areas of interest through optional modules

Animal Science (Bioveterinary Science)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
2 years DipHE
Course features
  • Learn to support animals' health and welfare
  • Build your understanding of animal biology and its implications for health, disease, growth and development
  • Gain practical skills and hands-on laboratory experience

Animal Science (Livestock Technology)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
1 year Top-Up
Course features
  • Explore animal production, livestock farming and farm animal welfare
  • Consider how we can meet demands for food while maintaining animal health
  • Use specialist facilities including our working farm
Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
,
15 months full-time
,
28 months part-time
,
33 months part-time
Course features
  • Learn the technologies and methods used in animal behaviour research and conservation
  • Play your part in developing solutions to modern conservation problems
  • Put your skills into practice on our residential field trip
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