Overview
Animal Science BSc is one of the routes we place students on most often, and it is offered widely enough that there is usually a fit whatever your profile looks like. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Animal Science combines field work with laboratory analysis and policy modules. We currently work with 8 universities on this course across 8 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £17.000 to £23.500 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
The fastest way to narrow this down is to send us your grades and English score. We will come back with a shortlist rather than a brochure.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
This is not a route to veterinary practice, and it is worth being clear about that before applying. What it does lead to is nutrition, welfare, breeding and the science side of livestock and companion animal industries.
Roles graduates go into
- Animal nutritionist
- Welfare officer or auditor
- Breeding or genetics technician
- Research technician
- Technical adviser to feed companies
- Animal health product specialist
Where they work
- Animal feed and pharmaceutical companies
- Breeding companies and genetics firms
- Research institutes and universities
- Welfare charities and inspectorates
- Zoos and conservation collections
After the course
Registration with the Royal Society of Biology, or a research degree if the work is heading toward nutrition or genetics research.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£17,000 - £23,500