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Animal Behaviour and Welfare, BSc (advanced entry only)

University of Aberdeen

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  • Qualification

    BSc - Bachelor of Science

  • Location

    King's Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Exciting opportunity for students with an HND in Animal Care to enter year 3 of Scotland’s only BSc programme in Animal Behaviour and Welfare.Our BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare prepares students for graduate careers by providing an exciting opportunity to explore the science that underpins our understanding of animal behaviour and welfare. We are the only University in Scotland to offer HND Animal Care students the opportunity to ''top up'' their qualifications with a BSc Honours degree. This additional qualification will enhance your employability and open up additional opportunities in terms of career options and further study.Upon completion of the programme, you will have:Developed a thorough knowledge and understanding of core and critical concepts in animal behaviour and welfare.Become skilled in collecting, manipulating and analysing data that is relevant to research questions in animal behaviour and welfare.Learned how to plan, execute and present an independent piece of work.Developed the skills and confidence to construct a reasoned argument to support your position on ethical issues relevant to animal welfare.Practised communication of science with both peers and non-scientists.

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£ 24,800per year

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University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Aberdeen, Directorate of External Relations, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, City Of, AB24 3FX, Scotland

One of the top 30 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide league tables 2026).
Student population has over 130 nationalities and strong international global networks.
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