Overview
Animal Science MSc sits in a competitive part of the UK market, which works in your favour once you know which departments to aim at. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
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 £17.500 to £25.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
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£17,500 - £25,000