Training Courses in Companion Animal Behaviour

The APBC firmly believes that individuals, who wish to embark on a career in pet behaviour therapy, should aim to obtain the highest academic qualifications available to them, and as such, a degree is the minimum level acceptable for APBC membership. We would also strongly suggest taking the following link to learn about the requirements for the ASAB (Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour) Certification Scheme before choosing your course.

Foundation courses which may be taken before embarking on higher level qualifications are included.

For further information about each course please click on the link. The APBC cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions.

If you are from an academic institution and run a degree course in animal behaviour we will be pleased to list your course. Please email info@apbc.org.uk

UK Undergraduate Courses in Animal Behaviour

Key:
FT = Full Time
PT = Part Time
SW = Sandwich Course
2 = 2 years
3= 3 Years

The University of Wales, Aberystwyth
Animal Behaviour 3FT Hon BSc

Anglia Ruskin University
Animal Behaviour 3FT Hon BSc
Animal Behaviour and Psychology 3FT Hon BSc
Equine Science 3FT BSc

Bishop Burton College
Canine Behaviour and Training 3PT (Distance) Foundation Degree FdSc
Animal Management and Behaviour 2FT Foundation Degree FdSc
Applied Animal Behaviour and Training 3FT Hon BSc

University of Bristol
Animal Behaviour and Welfare 3FT Hon BSc

University of the West of England, Bristol
Animal Behaviour and Welfare 2FT Foundation Degree FdSc
Animal Behaviour and Welfare 3FT Hon BSc

Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College
Animal Behaviour 2 FT HND

University of Chester
Animal Behaviour 3FT Hon BSc

Duchy College
Animal Science (Behaviour) 2FT Foundation Degree FdSc
Equine Behaviour and Training 2FT Foundation Degree FdSc

University of Exeter
Animal Behaviour 3FT Hon BSc

University of Greenwich
Applied Behavioural Science and Welfare 2FT Foundation Degree FdSc

Harper Adams University College
Animal Behaviour and Welfare 3FT/4SW Hon BSc

University of Lincoln
Animal Behaviour Science 3FT Hon BSc

Liverpool John Moores University
Animal Behaviour 3FT/4SW Hon BSc

Myerscough College
Animal Behaviour and Welfare 3FT Hon BSc
Equine Science and Management (Behaviour and Welfare) 3FT Hon BSc

University of Plymouth
Animal Science (Behaviour & Welfare) 3FT Hon BSc

Welsh College of Horticulture
Applied Equine Psychology 3FT Hon BSc
Applied Equine Psychology 2FT Foundation Degree FdSc

The University of Sheffield
Animal Behaviour (3 Years) 3FT Hon BSc
Animal Behaviour (4 Years) 4FT Hon MBiolSci

UK Postgraduate Courses in Animal Behaviour

University of Exeter
Animal Behaviour Msc Taught
Animal Behaviour MPhil / PhD Research

University of Southampton
Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling MSc / PG Dip Taught

The University of Edinburgh
Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare MSc/ Diploma Taught

University of Lincoln
Animal Behaviour MSc / MPhil/ PhD Research

University of the West of England
Animal Science Msc

Manchester Metropolitan University
Animal Behaviour PC/ PD/ MSc

Queens University Belfast
Animal Behaviour and Welfare PD/ MSc

Other Courses

The course listed below is for those with an interest in animal behaviour and/or welfare. This course does not meet the criteria for APBC membership, the ability to practice as a behaviourist, a degree or a diploma. It is for foundation knowledge only but has been written by academics with higher degrees in animal behaviour and plays a part in an academic institution degree course.

Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh
Introduction to Companion Animal Behaviour