Course Summary

This programme provides a comprehensive practical and theoretical understanding of animal behaviour. Students are equipped with an understanding of companion and wild animal behaviour which can be applied to both domestic and commercial environments. What You Study: animal behaviour and physiology; health and nutrition; research methods; human and animal psychology; animal welfare and legislation; domestic and exotic species’ behaviour; training working animals. A final year ‘top up’ is also available for applicants that have a HND or Foundation Degree in an appropriate subject (select year 3 as point of entry).

Course Details - Modules

You will study; Animal behaviour and physiology Health and nutrition Research methods Human and animal psychology Animal welfare and legislation Domestic and exotic species’ behaviour Animal training Research skills Business and marketing Consulting and animal behaviour management.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: C125

Institution code: B37

Campus Name: Bishop Burton

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


.Students with an appropriate HNC can apply for direct entry to Year 2. Students with an appropriate Level 5 qualification and animal training experience can apply for direct entry to Year 3. Life and/or experience of non-traditional students will be taken into account when considering applications. The successful completion of an entry task will be required when considering applications without the required formal entry qualifications.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

If first language is not English, or a Tier 4 student visa to study is required and GCSE grade C/4 English or equivalent is not held, English language proficiency level such as International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0 overall (with a minimum 5.5 in each skill) will need evidencing.

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Bishop Burton
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Beverley
HU17 8QG

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