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PhD study offers a challenging and exciting opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research that makes a difference to industry practice, finds solutions to real-world challenges and helps improve the lives of people and animals. Hartpury offers a rich, dynamic and supportive environment to pursue research.

Influence industry practice and advance your own expertise through impactful research in an area of animal science you’re passionate about. You’ll apply theory to practice in real-world settings, with access to academic expertise, advanced scientific equipment and extensive research subjects.

Influence real-world practice and advance your own expertise through impactful research in an area of livestock animal science you’re passionate about. You’ll apply theory to practice in real-world settings, with access to experts, advanced technologies and an extensive research portfolio.

This postgraduate course has been designed for those already qualified as Psychologists and Counsellors to develop their understanding and expertise in utilising Animal Assisted Services (AAS) within their practice.

This exciting online postgraduate degree has been designed to meet emerging animal welfare challenges linked to the UK legal system. You’ll apply theory to practice in real-world settings, enabling you to progress into a management role.

This exciting postgraduate degree has been designed to further our scientific understanding of animal behaviour and welfare and how this is applied practically to real-life situations. You'll study the key elements of animal welfare science, including the legal structures and scientific concepts applied to a variety of modern contexts.

It has never been more important to understand biodiversity and how we can protect it. Throughout this course you will explore mechanisms for maintaining and enhancing biodiversity in the face of the unprecedented declines caused by human activity and climate change.

Join the next generation of agriculturalists, equipped with the skills to shape the future. Benefit from our Digital Innovation Farm and government-funded Agri-Tech Centre.