Course Overview

This course will present you with the key scientific principles at the forefront of animal training, performance, and rehabilitation. You’ll tailor your learning to your interests, analyze performance, and develop training plans, all underpinned by the strictest ethics and supported by the latest scientific evidence.

The course will focus on dogs, but you’ll also study other animals. With access to over 70 domestic and non-domestic species on-site, you'll be provided with plenty of opportunities to develop your experience with different species.

You’ll benefit from our excellent industry connections with dog trainers, behaviorists, scientists, and athletes across the UK. There may also be opportunities to learn from inspirational guest speakers.

You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake an independent research project focusing on canine science. This will enable you to delve deeper into an area you care about and contribute to research that’s making a positive difference in the lives of animals.

General Eligibility

Academic requirements

A pass at Foundation Degree or HND relating to animal structure, function, nutrition, exercise physiology, management practices

We may interview mature applicants and those with non-traditional qualifications to ensure this is the right course for you

We welcome students with equivalent qualifications; please contact us to discuss

Previous learning towards a university-level qualification or relevant work experience may count as credit for this course

Non-academic options

We may interview mature applicants and those with non-traditional qualifications

Previous learning toward a university-level qualification or relevant work experience may count as credit for this course.

International students

We welcome applications from international students and accept international qualifications at equivalent levels to the above

You may also need to evidence proficiency in the English language

Part Time Work Details

The 20 hours are the total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing are added together.

Language Requirement

• IELTS score 6.0

  TOEFL score 60-78

  Cambridge Advanced English score 170-175

  Pearson PTE 50-57

  LanguageCert 33-37