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Animal Science and Welfare BSc (Hons)

Teesside University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Note: Due to the course delivery location and visa restrictions, this course is NOT available to international students requiring a Student Visa.


Course overview

: You explore the scientific understanding of animal health, physiology and behaviour and the global challenges that face them. Study this course to prepare yourself for a broad range of careers within industrial, commercial, government and environmental settings as well as continued study in postgraduate and research positions.The course incorporates three core discipline-based themes, which are developed at each level, as follows: animal physiology, animal behaviour and biological science; ecology and conservation; animal welfare and management.At our partner institute, East Durham College (Houghall campus), you gain hands-on experience with native and exotic animals. Understand their physiology, health, behaviour, nutrition, husbandry, and management, and how scientific tools and research can benefit the health and welfare of many animal species.Houghall Farm is set on a stunning 476-acre estate, minutes from Durham city centre. It is a fantastic place to work with animals, with a reptile house, aquatics area, small mammal house and an aviary. There is also a commercial dog grooming studio, 22-bay dog kennel, and a dog agility and walking area. The site is also home to horse riding stables, an arena, and commercial pig and cattle facilities.


Top reasons to study this course

1. Real-life experiences: gain practical experience in the lab, on the farm, and in urban and countryside settings.2. Experienced teaching team: our teaching team includes active and internationally published researchers.


After the course

: You will be well placed to seek employment in a range of sectors that support animal science and welfare including public services, zoos, wildlife parks, charities, conservation, and animal research. This degree will also provide a strong basis for postgraduate study.

Application deadline

29 January

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A level

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Including study of level 3 biology, applied science, or another related subject.

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University information

Teesside University

Teesside University

  • University League Table

    100th

  • Campus address

    Teesside University, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, TS1 3BX, England

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To get students off to the best possible start, Teesside University meets international students at the airport and takes them to their accommodation for free.
With an English language cafe and orientation activities throughout the year, Teesside University is experienced in helping international students feel at home.
Teesside University offers a range of scholarships to make the transition to UK study more affordable.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Agriculture & Forestry

    19th out of 19

    57th out of 94 22

  • Entry standards

    / Max 147
    104 71%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.84 71%

    16th

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    114 50%

    75th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    22nd

    33

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 74%

    71st

    25

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