Postgraduate Guide

Postgraduate degrees Developed with insight from employers and in partnership with industry, we offer postgraduate degrees in animal, equine, sport, veterinary physiotherapy as well as Masters in Research. Hartpury postgraduates enter a range of professional

careers. A significant proportion enter employment directly related to their studies. Roles include Veterinary Technician, Animal Welfare Officer, Microbiologist, Zoo Education Officer, Researcher, Lecturer and Sports Coach.

ANIMAL Postgraduate Certificate – Applied Animal Welfare

EQUINE Postgraduate Certificate – Equestrian Performance and Rehabilitation Further explore and develop knowledge of applied subjects specifically focused on maintaining, enhancing and restoring performance within equestrian athletes. Duration: 1 Year Postgraduate Certificate – Equine Behaviour and Welfare Develop an appreciation of how scientific investigations into equine behaviour can enhance health and performance within the domestic horse. Duration: 1 Year MSc, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate – Equine Science Further explore a range of applied subjects within the field of equestrian science, building on your prior learning and experience within the industry. Duration: 1 Year (FT) 2 Years (PT) MRes Equestrian Performance Put into practice research techniques from a range of new and rapidly moving areas depending on your chosen field of study. Duration: 1 Year

MRes, PG Diploma and PG Certificate – Animal Behaviour and Welfare Explore advances in animal behaviour within animal cognition, animal personality, animal communication and language, and social behaviour. Duration: 1 Year

Explore contemporary issues in animal welfare science such as methods of animal welfare assessment and animal welfare legislation. Duration: 1 Year Postgraduate Certificate – Applied Anthrozoology Explore the role of animals in human health and healing, and how animals play a key role in different human cultures and religions. Duration: 1 Year

MRes, PG Diploma and PG Certificate – Anthrozoology

Gain a deeper insight into the role of animals in human society, and into how humans and animals co-exist from a historic and contemporary perspective. Duration: 1 Year