Validated by the University of Portsmouth

What makes this course unique?

Blending up‑to‑date academic rigor with real‑world application, our Applied Animal Science course prepares graduates to make meaningful contributions in applied animal sciences, such as species management, conservation, and animal behaviour and welfare, aiming to enhance the wellbeing of both humans and animals.

• Our amazing facilities:

   

  • Our living collection – use our extensive facilities to carry out innovative research as part of your course on a wide range of industry‑led research projects including behavioural studies, animal dietary analysis, cognitive and human‑animal interactions research. In addition to the 600 plus animals in our BIAZA‑accredited Animal Health and Welfare Research Centre, our state‑of‑the‑art kennels are licensed for up to 40 dogs on a day care or full board basis, our cattery provides an ideal opportunity to conduct feline behaviour and welfare research and the 126‑hectare working farm on campus includes dairy cattle, sheep and pigs, providing endless opportunities for hands‑on learning and research. Our students can also make use of our imaging equipment for biomechanical and animal welfare analysis.

   

  • With almost 50 years of expertise behind this course, we are well‑established in animal management education, supported by strong partnerships with local and national employers.

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