Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clincal) (Placement Year) (D390)

In this course, students will examine animal biology as it relates to the behaviour and welfare of animals. This includes developing an understanding of the complexity of the relationship between animal behaviour and animal welfare, in addition to providing students with an opportunity to learn about the range of research methods that can be applied in the scientific study of animal behaviour. Students will learn about scientific applications of animal behaviour, including how an understanding of animal behaviour can help us to improve their welfare and facilitate safe, positive, human-animal interactions. The course will also introduce business management of relevance to working within animal-related industries.

This degree programme is pending validation by CCAB Certification Ltd. and the Animal Behaviour Training Council (ABTC) accreditation committees as delivering the academic elements necessary for an individual to achieve certification as a clinical animal behaviourist (CCAB).  

As with other Harper Adams University degrees, a key feature of this course is a placement year where students will get an opportunity to work in industry, enabling them to put knowledge into practice, develop their network and discover their future ambitions. In their final year, students will build on this experience and conduct a specialist research project.