What will I learn?
**Develop your expertise in animal behaviour and welfare and turn your passion into your career. Study the fascinating biology behind the behaviour and consider ethical issues.**Top-up your existing qualification to a full BSc degree. Whether you want to become a welfare officer, trainer or researcher, youll be well-prepared for a range of careers in the animal sector.Youll be exposed to the latest research in the field of animal behaviour and welfare, and develop industry-standard practical skills to assess welfare, measure behaviour, train animals and manage domestic, exotic and wild species.Choose from a range of optional modules, including animal trade and welfare, wildlife and zoo management, anthrozoology, animal psychology, biodiversity, conservation and pet behaviour counselling.Benefit from a 360-hectare campus thats home to a diverse range of animals. Our 70-species animal collection provides opportunities to assess the behaviour and welfare of domestic and non-domestic animals in different contexts.As part of your top-up year, youll undertake an applied research project. Delve deeper into an area youre passionate about and contribute to research thats making a difference to the lives of animals.