Animal Conservation, Behaviour and Welfare, BSc (Hons)


Level 6

The BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation, Behaviour and Welfare has been designed alongside employers and will enable you to become both skilled and qualified in the fields of animal management, conservation science, behaviour and welfare.

You will examine the scientific principles and impact of conservation practices and how they promote natural animal behaviour. The ethics and motivations behind activities such as poaching, trophy hunting and breeding for sports will be explored.

Your professional practice will be developed using a wide range of species to enable the application of theory to practical situations such as behaviour monitoring and assessment and welfare standards. This course will equip you with the scientific knowledge and practical skills for a range of areas within the animal industry focusing on: conservation biology, ecology, animal ethics, welfare and behaviour and your professional practice (including animal husbandry).

Professional development will be embedded throughout the programme to enable students to have a fully developed skills set upon entering the animal management industry. Professional development will encompass practical skills development, graduate skills development and transferable skills development.

Duration:

Full Time: 3 Years

Fees:

Full-time: £9,250 per year

Start Date:

September 2025

Location:

Winter Gardens

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About this course


The BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation, Behaviour and Welfare has been designed alongside employers and will enable you to become both skilled and qualified in the fields of animal management, conservation science, behaviour and welfare.

You will examine the scientific principles and impact of conservation practices and how they promote natural animal behaviour. The ethics and motivations behind activities such as poaching, trophy hunting and breeding for sports will be explored.

Your professional practice will be developed using a wide range of species to enable the application of theory to practical situations such as behaviour monitoring and assessment and welfare standards. This course will equip you with the scientific knowledge and practical skills for a range of areas within the animal industry focusing on: conservation biology, ecology, animal ethics, welfare and behaviour and your professional practice (including animal husbandry).

Professional development will be embedded throughout the programme to enable students to have a fully developed skills set upon entering the animal management industry. Professional development will encompass practical skills development, graduate skills development and transferable skills development.

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      "I gained experience working with animals in Puxton Park and also while doing my placement work. Lectures gave me knowledge which I can use on a daily basis."


      Luiza Hajder, FdSc Animal Management

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      "The lecturing team were so enthusiastic about the subjects they were teaching, and the knowledge I gained has been fundamental for my development."

      Leanne now works as an attractions manager at an aquarium.


      Leanne, Animal Management FdSc

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        "I gained experience working with animals in Puxton Park and also while doing my placement work. Lectures gave me knowledge which I can use on a daily basis."

        Luiza Hajder, FdSc Animal Management

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        "The lecturing team were so enthusiastic about the subjects they were teaching, and the knowledge I gained has been fundamental for my development."

        Leanne now works as an attractions manager at an aquarium.

        Leanne, Animal Management FdSc

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