This degree is aimed at those with an active interest in the welfare of animals in captivity and who wish to develop this into a professional career. You will develop your theoretical and practical skills with state-of-the-art facilities designed with animal welfare and specific behavioural needs in mind.
Modules include animal behaviour, anatomy and physiology, animal cognition and learning, conservation, and animal health and disease management. The wide range of topics covered will enable you to consider a number of industry posts, including those in management and research.
The course is offered by one of the university’s partner colleges: Hadlow College in Kent.
What you will study
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Concepts in Conservation (15 credits)
- Principles of Animal Behaviour (30 credits)
- Industry Practices 1 (15 credits)
- Evolution and Taxonomy (15 credits)
- Research Skills (15 credits)
- Concepts in Animal Welfare (15 credits)
- Anatomy and Physiology (15 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Industry Practices 2 (15 credits)
- Breeding Management and Genetics (15 credits)
- Data Analysis (15 credits)
- Problem Behaviour Management (15 credits)
- Applied Animal Welfare (15 credits)
- Animal Cognition and Learning (15 credits)
- Applied Animal Training (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Exotic Collection Management (15 credits)
- Business Planning and Project Management (15 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience (15 credits)
- Behavioural Ecology (15 credits)
- Current Issues for the Animal Sciences (15 credits)
- Honours Project (30 credits)
- Personal Psychology and Anthrozoology (15 credits)
- Advanced Animal Cognition and Behavioural Therapies (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Animal Production Systems (15 credits)
- Advanced Animal Welfare and Organisations (15 credits)
How you will learn
This section helps you understand more about how you’ll learn based on standard delivery of teaching and learning on campus.
We are looking forward to welcoming students to our campuses for 2021/22. In line with government guidance, we are committed to delivering as much of our teaching, learning and student activity as possible on campus for the 2021/22 academic year. Depending on the national situation, and government advice, the situation may change but we are confident we are ready to manage any changes quickly and safely. Find out more about how we are keeping our campuses safe.
Careers and placements
Will I have a work placement?
Work experience is built into all courses (including weekends and holidays) to ensure students develop the necessary employability skills that the industry requires.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Successful students may progress onto a related MSc or PhD programme, or into a wide range of management and research posts within the industry. Typical employers include animal rescue centres, animal charities, zoos and wildlife parks, as well as educational institutions and retail outlets.
Do you provide employability services?
Hadlow College has a dedicated team that will work with you to develop your CV, provide you with interview experience and offer advice on your future career direction. As a University of Greenwich student, you can also benefit from the employability services at the University, including the online resources and one-to-one assistance with placement and employment opportunities, knowledge of job markets, HR selection processes and job applications.
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