Animal Care

Study location	Italy, Legnaro (Padua)
Type	Bachelor's degree, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	(Bachelor's degree in Animal Care)
Course code	AV2874/000ZZ/2025

Tuition fee	€2,739 per year For further information please visit: www.unipd.it/en/tuition-fees
Application fee	€30 one-time This fee is non-refundable.
Deposit	€205 one-time In order to accept your place at the University of Padua, the payment of the admission fee is required. This fee is non-refundable.

Entry qualification

Secondary Studies diploma (or equivalent) Applicants must have good command of Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Analytical and Logic skills English TOLC-F Please check the TOLC webpage IMPORTANT: TOLC results are valid fort tests taken – From 1 January 2024 to 21 March 2025 for NON-EU students Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed Call for admissions For non-EU students residing outside Italy please check the relevant Call for Admission For EU students or equated or non-EU students residing in Italy, please check the relevant Call for Admission Please verify country-based specific entry title requirements at the following link. Please note: starting from the 2026/2027 intake, the entry test will have a new format. More information will be provided soon. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. You can often get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university. If you are admitted to the degree course, you will have to submit other documents including original and translated/legalised copies of your previous qualifications, etc. No legalised documents are required at application stage.

Language requirements	English B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent Please check out this link for the full list of accepted certificates, minimum scores and exemptions

Other requirements	Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Places for non-European candidates residing outside Italy: 10

More information	unipd.it/en/animal-care

Overview

The Bachelor’s degree offers a unique educational pathway, targeting people who aim at taking professional care of animals and protecting their well-being. The programme provides knowledge, skills and competences to develop qualified human resources specialised in animal care, husbandry and welfare, able to operate in different international contexts. Multidisciplinary field experiences, including visits to zoological parks, rehabilitation centres, research facilities, are organised to introduce students to the practical activity.

Programme structure

Common path (1st-2nd year): Mathematics; Physics; Chemistry and Biochemistry; Bioethics and Legislation; Animal Biology and Genetics; Animal Anatomy and Physiology; Husbandry and Welfare; Behavioral Neuroscience; Communication Skills; Prevention and Control of Transmissible Diseases; Nutrition; Comparative Reproduction; Pharmaco-Toxicology; General Pathology.

Study plans (student choice, 3rd year):

-Wild and Zoo Animals
-Animals in Scientific Research
-Aquatic Animals

The study plan “Animals in scientific research” is accredited by the Italian Ministry of Health (DM 5/8/21).

Specific subjects for deepening the knowledge in each professional field of action will be taught.

Career opportunities

Graduates work in private and public organisations where management, health, welfare and preservation of animals are driven by a modern and international approach. Job opportunities include taking care of animals in a controlled environment and assisting experts in the monitoring of animals intended for recreational, research, educational, sport and assistance activities.