Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical)

About this programme

If you are fascinated by why animals behave the way they do and want to make a meaningful impact on animal welfare, this animal behaviour degree provides the scientific knowledge and hands‑on experience to help you do exactly that. You will study animal biology, animal behaviour, and animal welfare science, learning how behaviour is measured, interpreted, and applied to improve the lives of animals across companion animal, livestock, equine, zoo, and wildlife conservation settings. Through practical training, behavioural assessments, and research projects, you will develop the skills needed to investigate real‑world welfare challenges and make evidence‑based decisions that support positive human–animal interactions. You will also gain essential business and management knowledge, preparing you for diverse roles across the animal industries or for postgraduate study. This degree has been provisionally validated by the CCAB Certification Ltd Accreditation Committee, confirming that it meets the academic requirements for individuals seeking to become clinical animal behaviourists. Please note we cannot guarantee placement on your preferred elective or option if the module does not meet the minimum enrolment requirements or is oversubscribed due to resource limitations. Whilst every effort will be made to offer these modules, in some instances it may not be possible to do so. Animal behaviour and welfare is a rapidly expanding field, with employers increasingly seeking graduates who can apply scientific knowledge of behaviour to improve animal well-being. This animal behav