BSc Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare), an animal science degree centred on companion animal behaviour, training, and welfare. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. The course is recognised by the Animal Behaviour and Training Council and features practical experience linked to a Pet Behaviour Clinic alongside an independent major project. In the first year, studies focus on foundational biological principles through modules such as Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Ethics of Animal Use, and Human-Animal Interaction. The second year advances into specialized areas with modules including Behaviour, Principles of Animal Nutrition, Research Methods, and Professional Practice and Legislation. The final year concentrates on professional practice and advanced applications through modules such as Major Project, Applied Behaviour and Animal Welfare, Clinical Animal Behaviour, and Developing Clinical Practice.
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Entry requirements
112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 4 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English, Maths and Science. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 150 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 21%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Animal care and control services: 35%
- Health associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 54%
- London: 13%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Other HE qualification: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biology
- Ecology and Evolution
- Industry Skills and Professional Wellbeing
- Ethics of Animal Use
- Human-Animal Interaction
- Into ARU
- Ruskin Module
- Behaviour
- Principles of Animal Nutrition
- Research Methods
- Animal Breeding and Development
- Animal Health and Welfare
- Professional Practice and Legislation
- Applied Behaviour and Training
- Major Project
- Applied Behaviour and Animal Welfare
- People Management, Training and Support
- Applied Nutrition and Feeding
- Strategies and Issues in Animal Breeding
- Clinical Animal Behaviour
- Developing Clinical Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £28,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Animal science.
What do graduates of BSc Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) at Anglia Ruskin University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) at Anglia Ruskin University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 21% left higher education.