Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation Science

About this course

Animal behaviour, welfare, and conservation science draws together three interconnected fields to give you a rounded scientific understanding of non-human animals and the challenges of protecting them in a changing world. Animal behaviour is concerned with why animals do what they do, from individual learning and social interaction to mating systems and communication. Animal welfare asks how we can assess and improve the quality of life of animals in human care, farming systems, and the wild. Conservation science brings ecological and management perspectives to bear on how wild populations and habitats can be sustained in the face of human pressure. At Wrexham University this three-year full-time programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to work across a variety of roles in the animal sector. You will develop a grounding in biology, ecology, and a

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 55% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 20% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 12 / 100Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation · 10% of graduatescards →
• 10 / 100Health associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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