Compulsory modules include: Companion animal management; large animal management; introduction to behaviour and welfare; principles of animal health; companion animal studies; animal welfare and disease controls; integrated health management and animal disease sciences; business modules are also available; optional modules include: farm animal production science; animal improvement and bio-ethics; advanced equine reproduction; entrepreneurial marketing for animal health; and wildlife care and conservation; all students carry out an animal-based investigational project in their final year, looking at an aspect of health, behaviour or welfare.