Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation (Top-Up)

at Wrexham Glyndwr University - Northop Campus United Kingdom

The relationship between horse and human is increasingly seen as central to the equestrian industry’s development – and this degree is one of a very select number in the UK which focuses on this.

This Subject area is top in the UK for overall satisfaction and 5th in the UK for teaching satisfaction (WGU analysis of unpublished NSS 2019 data). 

Based at our rural Northop campus, with access to excellent equestrian facilities, the degree builds on the university’s strong record of teaching in behavioural and equine science. 

Students will

• Benefit from partnerships with local businesses to help you develop industry-relevant skills and experience
• Enjoy guest speakers and educational visits throughout the course 
• Get free training for British Horse Society examinations alongside the degree, together with £100 towards an equine vocational examination of choice

You can also choose to study this course as a foundation year BSc (Hons) Equine Science and Welfare Management including foundation year. 

Key Course Features

• Free training alongside your degree and £100 towards the cost of British Horse Society qualifications.
• Apply new and existing scientific principles to the management and training of horses, whilst embracing equine welfare. 
• Study at our rural Northop campus in the beautiful North Wales countryside, with access to excellent equestrian facilities, as well as making use of the amenities at the Wrexham campus, on the edge of the largest town in North East Wales
• Get ahead in the job market by gaining industry experience from work placements, educational visits and guest speakers.
• This subject area has been rated 1st in the UK for student satisfaction, Complete University Guide 2021.

The Equine Science and Welfare Management degree is among a very select number in the UK which focuses on the relationship between horse and human, increasingly seen as central to the equestrian industry’s development. The Foundation Year Equine Science and Welfare Management will prepare students for entry onto the undergraduate degree.

Based at our rural Northop campus, with access to excellent equestrian facilities, the degree builds on the university’s strong record of teaching in behavioural and equine science. 

Partnerships with local businesses help provide industry-relevant skills and experience, and guest speakers and educational visits are arranged throughout the course.  Free training for British Horse Society examinations are provided alongside the degree, together with £100 per student provided towards an equine vocational examination of choice.

You can also choose to study this course as a three year programme (without a foundation year) BSc (Hons) Equine Science and Welfare Management 

Key Course Features

• Includes foundation year to prepare you for further years of study.
• Provision of core underpinning knowledge, skills and understanding in key areas of contemporary issues.
• Provision of subject-related skills and knowledge in key areas required for undergraduate study in specified subject disciplines, including Mathematics, Numeracy and IT as and where appropriate
• Free training alongside your degree and £100 towards the cost of British Horse Society qualifications.
• Apply new and existing scientific principles to the management and training of horses, whilst embracing equine welfare. 
• Study at our rural Northop campus in the beautiful North Wales countryside, with access to excellent equestrian facilities, as well as making use of the amenities at the Wrexham campus, on the edge of the largest town in North East Wales
• Get ahead in the job market by gaining industry experience from work placements, educational visits and guest speakers.
• *Our animal sciences subject area is rated 1st in the UK for student satisfaction, Complete University Guide 2021. 

The BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation top-up programme follows on from our FdSc Applied Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation. It provides a balanced package of skills and knowledge, tailored for those wishing to enter an animal care sector profession.

Key Course Features

• Develop high level knowledge of animal behaviour, training, welfare, and conservation.
• Urban and rural study environments - split your study time between the Northop campus set in the stunning North Wales countryside and our Wrexham campus, on the edge of the largest town in North East Wales.
• Excellent links with industry. Opportunities to carry out your own research project in a specialism of your choice within variety of settings.
• Industry-active staff with specialist academic and practical skills, and experience of working with a range of domestic, and wild animals.
• Join our zoological society and enjoy a range of events, activities and trips throughout the year.
• Progression from the BSc (Hons) Animal Studies includes employment or post-graduate study. 
• Subject area rated *1st in the UK for overall satisfaction and learning community, (WGU analysis of unpublished NSS 2019 data)