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Study Details:
Online postgraduate study in Clinical Animal Behaviour from a world-leading veterinary education provider. Validated by CCAB Certification Ltd as delivering the academic elements required for an individual to apply for recognition as a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB).
These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with a biological background, for example a degree in:
veterinary medicine/ veterinary science
animal/equine science
Entry to this programme is competitive. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements. Demonstrable experience working with companion animals in a professional capacity is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Please make sure that you use the 'Personal Statement' and 'Relevant Experience' sections of your application to outline why you would like to join the programme and how this fits with your future career plans. Please also detail any relevant practical experience or additional courses that you have completed outside of higher education.
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Core courses
Certificate phase Credits
Clinical Animal Behaviour 20
Principles of Animal Behaviour 20
Diploma phase Credits
Clinical Animal Behaviour Practice 20
Research Methods and Data Analysis* 10
*for those progressing to masters phase
Masters phase credits
Dissertation 60 - must be written within a 12-month period
Option courses
Elective courses
From Clinical Animal Behaviour Credits
Anthrozoology* 20
*strongly recommended for students progressing to masters phase.
From related programmes Credits
Animal ethics, policy and law 20
Captive and free ranging wild animal welfare 20
Chronic pain and advanced analgesic principles* 10
Equine behavioural medicine** 20
Equine behaviour, welfare and ethics 20
Equitation science 20
Ethics for veterinary clinicians and researchers 10
Evidence based veterinary medicine in clinical practice 10
International animal welfare science 20
International cat and dog welfare 20
Professional and clinical skills for advanced veterinary practice*** 10
*Equitation Science is a pre-requisite for this course
**available to vets and vet nurses only
***available to vets only
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