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Interested in working with animals, behaviour or conservation?

Studying Animal Sciences at Bishop Burton College in East Yorkshire gives you hands-on experience, specialist facilities and the skills needed for a career in the animal industry.

Our degree courses combine scientific knowledge with practical learning, helping you build confidence, technical ability and real-world experience.

Whether you’re interested in animal behaviour, welfare, conservation or veterinary-related careers, you’ll gain the skills to progress into employment or further study.

Outstanding animal sciences facilities

Our BIAZA-registered Animal Management Centres house a huge range of species to give you the best hands-on learning experience. Species include primates, alpacas, marsupials, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles and rodents.

You will also have access to our specialist laboratories, commercial livestock enterprises and equine yards. We run commercial dog grooming facilities at both campuses, plus boarding kennels at Bishop Burton. If you choose to study at the Riseholme campus, you may have the opportunity to access the wider collection of animal species and facilities held at Bishop Burton campus, with transport provided within your study day.

Your studies will be enhanced with visits from external speakers and field trips. Our students have visited everywhere from Donna Nook Nature Reserve to ARTIS, Amsterdam’s Royal Zoo.

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Flexible ways to study

Your UCBB degree programme will combine theoretical study, research, and hands-on practical work – and in most cases you can choose to study either full or part-time.

Fascinating field trips and strong industry links

Our Animal Management Academy provides additional activities to enrich your learning experience, including guest speakers and field trips. You’ll also benefit from our excellent industry links and work placement opportunities.

So, if you’re set on a career working with animals, check out our degree courses and join us at UCBB for an Open Event to see our excellent Animal Management Centre.

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BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare [Top Up]

BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation

BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Behaviour and Training

BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Behaviour and Training (Top-up)

BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science (Top Up)

BSc (Hons) Canine Behaviour Management [Top Up]

FdSc Animal Management and Behaviour

FdSc Animal Management and Behaviour

FdSc Applied Animal Health and Welfare

FdSc Applied Canine Behaviour and Training

HE Cert Animal Management and Behaviour

HE Cert Applied Canine Behaviour and Training

MSc Applied Animal Behaviour and Training

MSc Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Gain hands-on experience

Put your knowledge to the test and conduct research at our BIAZA-registered Animal Management Centre

Student Profiles

Lucy Cox Animal Alumni

Lucy Cox - Animal Sciences

"I started my time as a student studying Animal Management at Level 3 before moving onto the BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science at UCBB. Upon graduating I joined the graduate scheme at Cranswick Foods Plc as I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to do." 

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Meet your tutors

Hanne Grice

Hanne Grice

Animal Sciences Lecturer

“I enjoy helping students to modify their perceptions of how animals and humans coexist. Getting into the mind of an animal, viewing the world from their perspective, and adapting our own habits, is vital to the future of the planet.”

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