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Undergraduate Animal and Veterinary courses

Prepare for a career in animal therapy, management and science – including equine and veterinary roles. 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)

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
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
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)

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
Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
Course features
  • Learn about companion animals and ways to support their health and wellbeing
  • Work with a range of species on our rural campus in Writtle
  • Gain a qualification recognised by the Animal Behaviour and Training Council
Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
1 year CertHE
,
1 year Top-Up
Course features
  • Explore the zoo industry and both UK and international wildlife management
  • Work with a range of animal species on our rural campus in Writtle
  • Gain experience through laboratory classes and animal-handling practicals

Animal Therapy

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

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

AHPR

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Biology

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Gain a strong, hands-on foundation in laboratory, data science, and field skills
  • Choose a specialism, from cell and molecular biology to whole organism and environmental biology
  • Study in Cambridge, a centre of new and emerging technologies in the life sciences

Canine Therapy

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
Accredited by:

AHPR

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