Animal Care

Characteristics and objectivesThe course targets Italian and foreign students interested in the field of animal care, in national and international contexts, offering a unique educational pathway in the Mediterranean area of Europe. The specific learning objectives meet the requirements of professionals who can be then employed in companies, private and public organizations in which the management, health, welfare and preservation of animals is conducted in accordance with a modern and international approach. The main purpose of the international undergraduate degree course in Animal Care is the achievement of knowledge, skills, and competences in order to develop qualified human resources, specializing in animal care and welfare, in different sectors but mainly in relation to an individual view of the animal.Occupational opportunitiesThe graduate in Animal Care is prepared to take care of the animal and protect its wellbeing. The work varies depending on the area considered: from the care of wildlife in a controlled environment, for educational, research and preservation purposes, to that of coadjutor in support of veterinarians or expert in the monitoring and care of animals intended for recreational, research, educational, sports and assistance activities. In addition, the training received will allow graduates to connect and integrate the actions promoted by more specialized professionals (veterinarians, biologists, zoologists, etc.) who work in the field of animal care.