Programme summary

Career opportunities

Courses & timetables

Admission requirements

[BAppSci]

7, 360 3.0
Full-time for three years or part-time options available
Starts February
60 places 
CA2359
Mt Albert campus

NZ$ 5517

International fees

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Programme summary

Are you passionate about animal management and welfare? Develop a thorough understanding of animal health, welfare, behaviour modification, handling and husbandry, conservation and human/animal interaction.

This is a unique pathway into the rapidly growing field of animal management and welfare, and into a wide range of emerging careers. This programme addresses the demand for ethical professionals in industries and organisations associated with the management and care of animals. You’ll discover animal behaviour counselling, animal health and welfare, animal handling and husbandry, conservation, and human/animal interactions.

Highlights

• A holistic approach that combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills to evaluate the welfare, management and training needs of wild, exotic, companion and farm animals.
• Practical experience in simulated and real-world situations.
• Visits to various animal welfare organisations and voluntary groups. You may even be able to undertake part of your studies at one of their sites.
• Relevant and current teaching: our lecturers keep up with industry trends through links with the Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch zoos, the Department of Conservation, MAF Biosecurity and the SPCA.
• A teaching team of highly qualified and experienced animal behaviour experts, animal trainers, animal welfare scientists and veterinarians.