Take your passion for animals further with an undergraduate degree that combines science, welfare and real industry experience. You’ll develop specialist knowledge, practical skills and critical thinking, preparing you for a wide range of careers across animal, veterinary, conservation and research sectors.
At Moulton, you’ll study animal welfare at degree level in a specialist land-based environment. Set within a large rural campus, you’ll have access to an extensive range of facilities including an Animal Welfare Centre, working farm, equine yard and specialist laboratories.
Our hands-on environment allows you to gain practical experience alongside your academic studies, working with a wide range of species and exploring animal care across different sectors.
You’ll be taught by experienced lecturers with strong industry backgrounds, who bring real insight into areas such as animal behaviour, welfare science, veterinary health and conservation. Teaching is supportive with opportunities to tailor your learning towards your own interests as you progress.
Strong links with industry are a key part of the course. We work with organisations including zoos, wildlife parks and animal charities, helping you build valuable connections and understand how the sector operates in practice.
Your degree is validated by the University of Northampton, giving you the benefits of a university-level qualification alongside the specialist facilities and community of a land-based college.
We offer undergraduate degrees in Applied Zoology and Animal Behavioural Science & Welfare. Unsure if you meet the entry requirements? Don’t worry, we offer foundation degrees so that you can start your higher education journey at Moulton, with the option to progress to a full BSc (Hons) through a top-up year.
A degree from Moulton College opens doors to a wide range of careers. You could progress into roles within animal care, welfare and management – including positions in rescue centres, kennels, catteries, zoos or wildlife organisations.
Many graduates move into specialist roles such as animal behaviourist, welfare officer, animal technician or nutrition specialist. Others progress into veterinary-related careers, including veterinary nursing, laboratory work or further clinical training.
There are also opportunities within conservation, research and education, with roles such as ecologist, research scientist or lecturer in animal welfare and management. The broad scientific and practical knowledge gained on the course means your skills are transferable across multiple sectors.
Your learning combines academic study with practical application, ensuring you graduate with both the knowledge and experience needed for the industry.
You’ll explore topics such as animal behaviour, health and disease, welfare science and ecology.
Teaching takes place through a mix of lectures, seminars, practical sessions and independent research. You’ll also complete a research project in your final year, allowing you to investigate a specialist area of interest and develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
A key part of the course is gaining real-world experience. You’ll work with animals across a variety of settings on campus and benefit from links with external organisations, helping you understand how theory applies in professional environments.
You’ll also develop valuable life skills such as communication, teamwork and problem-solving, all of which are essential for careers in the animal sector.This balanced approach ensures you leave with both academic confidence and practical capability, ready to progress into employment or further study.
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Animal Welfare and Zoology FAQs
We offer undergraduate degrees in Applied Zoology or Animal Behavioural Science & Welfare. We also provide Foundation degrees (FdSc) in these courses, with the option to progress to a full BSc (Hons) through a top-up year. Our degrees are validated by the University of Northampton.
Yes. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with a wide range of animals across the campus facilities, alongside your academic studies.
You’ll have access to specialist facilities including an Animal Welfare Centre, working farm, equine yard and laboratories. You will also have access to a dedicated Higher Education Study Centre.
Yes. We work with a range of organisations including zoos, wildlife parks and animal charities, giving you valuable industry insight and connections.
Yes. As you progress, you can tailor your learning and research towards your specific interests within the animal sector.
Yes. Depending on your qualifications you can either enrol directly onto one of our BSc (Hons) courses or enter at Foundation Degree level and top-up your qualification to a full degree later.
Careers include animal welfare officer, behaviourist, veterinary support roles, conservation work, research and education.
Relevant experience is useful, but the course is designed to develop your skills and knowledge as you progress.
Timetables vary between courses and whether you are studying on a part-time or full-time basis. Check the individual course pages for specific information relating to each course.
