Course summary

We are pleased to confirm that Writtle University College and ARU (Anglia Ruskin University) have joined together as of 29 February 2024. Writtle’s full range of Higher and Further Education courses will continue to be delivered on site at the new ARU Writtle campus, enhanced by resources available at nearby ARU Chelmsford If you are starting your course in September 2024, your degree will be awarded by ARU. Find out more about ARU, including our recent Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, at www.aru.ac.uk Do you have a passion for working with animals? This comprehensive course is designed to provide you with specialised knowledge and skills that are highly sought after in the industry. At Writtle University College we have a wide range of animal species available for you to work with, enabling you to gain hands-on experience and develop sound practical animal husbandry skills. These skills are complemented by an academic program covering various topics essential for effective animal management, including microbiology and parasitology, breeding, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, behaviour, health and welfare. By combining practical and theoretical elements, we ensure that our graduates are capable of applying their scientific knowledge to improve the welfare of any animal.