The physical and emotional needs of animals is at the heart of everything we do. Working with research-active staff, our students contribute to studies that are helping us understand animals like never before.
Put theory into practice and boost your CV with access to a variety of species, laboratories, animal therapy and hydrotherapy centres, a new Equine and Animal Assisted Activities Area on a 360-hectare campus that provides an ideal environment.
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences
Develop your scientific knowledge with this BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences degree. You’ll expand your skills inside the laboratory and outside in the field, to prepare for an exciting career in biology.
BSc (Hons) Animal Training and Performance
Develop the skills and expertise to transform your passion for training animals into a fulfilling career with this Animal Training and Performance degree.
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Develop your expertise in animal behaviour and welfare and turn your passion into your career. Study the fascinating biology behind behaviour and consider ethical issues.
BSc (Hons) Human-Animal Interaction with Psychology
Understand the fascinating and essential human-animal bond and the science behind it. Explore the role of animals as pets, in zoos, on farms, in therapy and in conservation.
BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Science with Therapy
Develop your therapeutic knowledge and launch your career making a difference to the lives of animals. This degree will equip you with a range of scientific animal therapy skills. You’ll work with both the animal and human to make sure animals are healthy and performing at their best.
BSc (Hons) Veterinary Biosciences
Develop your knowledge and skills in animal biological sciences with this degree. Prepare to apply for a veterinary medicine/surgery degree in the future or an exciting career within the wider veterinary industry including veterinary laboratory and animal management environments.
We’re fast establishing ourselves as a globally-recognised centre for animal training, behaviour and performance, creating an evidence base of best practice that’s changing the way we interact with animals. From optimising animal health and performance, to exploring human-animal interactions in zoos, our staff and students are providing solutions to real-world issues.
You’ll be exposed to a range of career opportunities to help you find the one that’s right for you, and start building your professional network from day one, ready for your industry work placement and dream career. Our lecturers have worked as animal trainers, coaches, behaviourists and veterinary professionals – so you’ll benefit from their considerable experience in the commercial animal industry.
TEF Gold
Our undergraduate provision has been awarded Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold in all aspects - Overall, Student Experience, and Student Outcomes.
Teaching quality
Ranked in the top 10 universities for teaching quality (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024).
Graduate employability
97% of our graduates are in employment, further study or other purposeful activity (Graduate Outcomes, 2023).
Academic support
We’ve been named as the top university in England for academic support (National Student Survey, 2023).
Settle into an accommodation option to suit your taste and budget – at Hartpury University, undergraduate students can choose to live on-campus surrounded by Gloucestershire’s beautiful countryside or off-campus in the heart of Gloucester City centre. Enjoy the best of both worlds.
We can help you understand how it all works, and what you need to do next. Find out everything you need to know about tuition fees, student loans and bursaries and scholarships. In 2021/22, we provided assistance to over 1/3 of our students through bursaries, scholarships and grants, totalling a little under £1million.
When you become a student at Hartpury, you become part of our community. As a small university, we provide personalised support based on your individual requirements and aspirations. Our teams cover wellbeing, achievement and success, learning support, careers, and more. From wellbeing, safety and employability, to finance, accommodation and IT, our staff will answer your questions or get you set up with someone who can.
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