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Animal Welfare

Our Animal courses introduce you to a range of animal care methods and science topics, from feeding, nutrition science, handling & behaviour to the practical and theoretical elements of animal health.

Animal Welfare and Management is one of Moulton College’s most popular subject areas, and for students passionate about the well-being of animals, our Animal Welfare courses offer a platform to progress into the areas of conservation, animal management or animal care.

Our Animal Welfare courses introduce you to a range of animal care methods and science topics, from feeding and nutrition science, handling and behaviour to the practical and theoretical elements of animal health. With Animal Welfare courses available from Levels 1 - 3 up to degree level courses, you’ll have the opportunity to progress and expand your knowledge into wildlife conservation and national and international animal ethics.

Why choose Moulton?

Guided by our expert staff and guest lecturers, on our Animal Welfare courses you’ll access our Animal Welfare Centre, home to Northamptonshire’s biggest collection of animals. You’ll develop your husbandry and behavioural observation techniques, and learn from lecturers who have experience working with exotics, reptiles, mammals and companion animals – broadening your knowledge from their own expertise.

On our Animal Courses you could access:

  • A purpose built Animal Welfare Centre
  • An Animal Therapy Centre with grooming and canine hydrotherapy units
  • The opportunity to complete work experience at the onsite commercial veterinary practice
  • Over 660 hectares of land with the opportunity to get involved in lambing, and horses
  • Demonstration beef unit

Introducing our new Careers Map

Welcome to our new Animal Welfare Interactive Careers Map! Explore career opportunities from veterinary medicine to conservation. Get insights, inspiration, and real-world advice to help make the right choice for you. Click below to start exploring!

Animal Welfare Interactive Careers Map

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Hygiene and Safety at the Animal Welfare Centre

The facilities you'll be using

No other college in the UK can rival the world class facilities we have at Moulton College.

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Amphibian, Crustacean and Invertebrate Centre

Animal Welfare Centre
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Aquatics Centre

Animal Welfare Centre
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Rodent Centre

Animal Welfare Centre
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Outdoor Unit

Animal Welfare Centre
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Reptile Centre

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Monkey
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Exotic Species Centre

Animal Welfare Centre
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Africa Section

Animal Welfare Centre
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Twilight Centre

Animal Welfare Centre