Studying animal science at university
Example course modules
- Principles of animal science
- Concepts in conservation
- Animal health
- Current issues for the animal sciences
- Animal welfare and disease
- Animal husbandry
- Animal nutrition
- Introduction to business practice
- Legislation in the animal industry
- Wildlife conservation in the United Kingdom
Teaching hours / week
Average for this subject
Average for all subjects
Average hours for this subject: 14 (Low N/A - High N/A). Average hours for all subjects: 14.
The time you'll spend in lectures and seminars each week will vary from university to university, so use this as a guide.
Who studies this subject
What students say about animal science
What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- Chemistry
- Biology
Useful to have
- Psychology
- Physical education
- Physics
- geography
- Mathematics
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
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Career prospects
Six months after graduating
- Animal care and control services
Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Farm manager
- Veterinary nurse
- Fishery manager
Other real-life job examples
- Laboratory technician
- Agricultural scientist
- Animal welfare officer
What employers like about this subject
Studying for a degree in animal science will give you specialist skills including the health, welfare and biology of animals; their care and maintenance and principles and developments in animal sciences. You will also gain useful transferable skills such as good communication, team-working, problem-solving and decision-making skills. This degree does not qualify graduates to work as vets, although animal science graduates do sometimes go on to study veterinary postgraduate programmes after graduating from their first degree. Animal sciences graduates get work in industries such as farming, manufacturing (particularly animal nutrition), pet supplies, zoos and nature reserves and veterinary practices.
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