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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical) (with Placement)
Harper Adams University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical) (with Placement) course at Harper Adams University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
T Level
M
Accepted subject Agriculture, Land Management and Production Routes: Livestock production Accepted subject Animal Care and Management Routes: Animal Care and Management, Equine Care and Management Accepted subject Science Routes: Laboratory Sciences
Most popular A-levels studied
The Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical) (with Placement) course at Harper Adams University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Geography | B |
| Biology | C |
| Business Studies | B |
| Mathematics | B |
| Chemistry | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | E |
| Biology | C |
| History | C |
| Business Studies | C |
| English Language | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | B |
| Chemistry | C |
| Psychology | B |
| Mathematics | D |
| Geography | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: D390
Here's what Harper Adams University says about its Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical) (with Placement) course.
Why should you apply to study this course?
If you have an interest in animals and want to gain knowledge of animal behaviour and animal welfare, then this is the course for you.
What will this degree entail?
In this course, you 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 you with an opportunity to learn about the range of research methods that can be applied in the scientific study of animal behaviour. You 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 you will get an opportunity to work in industry, enabling you to put knowledge into practice, develop your network and discover your future ambitions. In your final year, you will build on this experience and conduct a specialist research project.
Careers This course prepares graduates for careers involving animal behaviour and also in animal welfare and management. Increased awareness of animal welfare and behaviour issues has opened up more employment opportunities in the animal sector.
Organisations that house animals are becoming more aware of the need for employees to understand animal welfare and behaviour.
Welfare organisations are expanding, and nutrition and pharmaceutical companies have careers suitable for graduates with a sound welfare education. Many graduates move into higher education as lecturers or researchers and others choose further postgraduate study.
Source: Harper Adams University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Animal Sciences
Location
Main Site | Newport
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Agriculture
• Animal behaviour
• Animal health
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £16,500 per year |
| International | £16,500 per year |
The modules you will study
How you will be assessed
A wide range of assessment methods are used. Depending on the module these include examination, assignments, practical spot-tests and presentations.
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its really solid in terms of material compared to other schools
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Harper Adams University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical) (with Placement) course at Harper Adams University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
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Assessment and feedback
79%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
77%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
88%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
med
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
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Organisation and management
76%
med
Organisation and management
76%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
73%
med
How well organised is your course?
77%
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Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
high
Student voice
70%
med
Student voice
70%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
61%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
76%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
73%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
69%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
81%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
med
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Teaching on my course
85%
med
Teaching on my course
85%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
77%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
82%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
72%
med
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
74%
med
Organisation and management
74%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
med
How well organised is your course?
76%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
73%
med
Student voice
73%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
76%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
54%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
89%
med
Student information
The Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical) (with Placement) course at Harper Adams University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Harper Adams University graduates who took Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical) (with Placement) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
73%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
96%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
85%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
46%
Veterinary nurses
15%
Therapy professionals
11%
Animal care and control services
4%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Harper Adams University graduates who took Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical) (with Placement) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.2k
First year after graduation
£29.2k
Third year after graduation
£33.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical) (with Placement).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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