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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Animal Management with Science (top-up)

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Animal Management with Science (top-up) course at University Centre Askham Bryan.

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Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: D300

Here's what University Centre Askham Bryan says about its Animal Management with Science (top-up) course.

Unlock the next level of your career with our dynamic one-year BSc Honours top-up program. Designed for those already holding a Foundation Degree, HND, or an equivalent qualification, this program is your gateway to the animal management industry.

Dive into a curriculum tailored to broaden your understanding and skill set, helping to make you a prime candidate for a variety of roles in the animal-related sectors. Whether your passion lies in animal husbandry, management or more research-based roles. This programme can expand knowledge from your previous studies focusing on more advances in animal husbandry and issues within the animal industry while allowing you to study a range of animal industries.

You could elevate your potential with a practical approach, applying what you learn in real-world scenarios and advancing your studies with a research project that could open doors to publication and beyond. This can be more than a degree, by acting as a stepping stone to a fulfilling career and an opportunity to make a difference in the world of animal management.

This is 'top up route' of a BSc honours degree for those who already hold a level 5 qualification e.g. Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent qualification.

This course is 1-year full time (part-time study may also be available – contact [email protected] for more information about part-time study).

This programme is awarded by Harper Adams University.

Source: University Centre Askham Bryan

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Science

Location

Main Campus | York

Duration

1 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Zoology

• Animal management

• Animal science

Start date

7 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,275 per year
Scotland£9,275 per year
Wales£9,275 per year
Northern Ireland£9,275 per year
EU£14,450 per year
International£14,450 per year

The modules you will study

Core Modules Research Project Sustainable Development in the Animal Industry Enclosure Design and Stock Management Recent Advances in Animal Management

*Elective Modules (Choose 1) Zoo Management Marine Conservation Wildlife Disease and Population Management *We cannot guarantee placement on your preferred elective if the module does not meet the minimum enrolment requirements or is oversubscribed due to resource limitations.

How you will be assessed

University Centre Askham Bryan fosters diverse talents and skills through a range of engaging assessment methods tailored to hone industry standard subject skills, as well as transferable skills and graduate attributes. From traditional coursework to time-constrained assessments that sharpen quick thinking, with each assessment opportunity you can showcase your abilities. Engage in online assessments blending technology with information for adaptable problem-solving. Whilst presentations amplify your voice, and scholarly viva-voce discussions deepen understanding. Practical assessments bridge theory with real-world application, helping to shape your subject expertise. With our varied approach, learning isn't just about meeting standards—it's about discovering your potential within an educational landscape.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University Centre Askham Bryan

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Animal Management with Science (top-up) course at University Centre Askham Bryan features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Animal science
Agriculture

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

79%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

75%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

50%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

50%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

75%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

71%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

75%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

66%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

66%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

84%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

96%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

67%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

96%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

91%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

84%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

71%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

48%

low

How well organised is your course?

34%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

67%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

65%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

50%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

31%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

58%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

42%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

35%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

58%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

50%

low

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

83%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

95%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

95%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

89%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

95%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

96%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

89%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

83%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

77%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

81%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

86%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

77%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

81%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

77%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

91%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

91%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

62%

low

How well organised is your course?

65%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

80%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

74%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

88%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

58%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

75%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

83%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

69%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

91%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

78%

low

Student information

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Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University Centre Askham Bryan graduates who took Animal Management with Science (top-up) - or another course in the same subject area.

Agriculture

Graduate statistics

55%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

45%

Say it fits with future plans

35%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Business and public service associate professionals

20%

Managers, directors and senior officials

15%

Elementary occupations

5%

Administrative occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Animal Management with Science (top-up) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University Centre Askham Bryan graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Biosciences

Earnings

£20.8k

First year after graduation

Earnings

£19.4k

First year after graduation

£23k

Third year after graduation

£21.7k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Animal Management with Science (top-up).

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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