BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training with Canine (Clinical) (Top-up Level 6) at Hartpury University

Programme overview

You’ll join the final year of the BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training with Canine (Clinical) course building on your previous knowledge. Top-up courses are equivalent to the final year of an undergraduate degree and allow you to 'top-up' an existing qualification into a full honours degree. Now is an exciting time to join the animal training and performance industry.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 year part-time | Study mode: full-time (top-up, final year entry; part-time available) | Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course builds on the knowledge you have gained in previous studies, to reach the level of a BSc (Hons) degree. You'll be exposed to contemporary challenges in the area of animal behaviour and advanced theory and practice, including gaining an insight into managing clinical case studies which will support you in your future career. Compulsory modules include Animal and Agriculture Dissertation, Advanced Animal Training, Anthrozoology, Cognitive Ethology, Clinical Case Studies for Veterinary Paraprofessionals.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include Service dog handling; Animal warden/officer; Performance analyst for competitive sports (such as agility, cani-cross); Assistance work; Rescue and rehabilitation; Clinical animal behaviourist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A pass at Foundation Degree or HND in a programme recognised to ABTC Level 5 Animal Behaviour Technician Direct entry into Level 6 can be subject to interview and approval of prior content covered Previous learning towards a university-level qualification or relevant work experience may count as credit for this course

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate degree fee (UK, ROI, Crown Dependencies, BOT); integrated placement year charged at 20% of the course fee Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee for BSc degrees; integrated placement year charged at 20% of the course fee Source

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 year part-time

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