Animal Science

Canterbury Christ Church University

From genetics and behaviour to welfare and disease, you’ll explore how science can improve the lives of both domestic and wild animals.

With access to state-of-the-art labs and industry connections through our Life Sciences Industry Liaison Lab at the nearby Discovery Park, you’ll gain the practical and professional skills that animal care, research, and conservation employers are looking for.

- Investigate animal behaviour, reproduction, and physiology in lab and field environments.

- Explore genetics, diseases, and biochemistry to understand animal health and welfare.

- Conduct field studies and research, including a residential trip to observe animals in natural habitats.

- Apply scientific techniques to real-world problems in animal care, conservation, and veterinary settings.

- Collaborate with industry experts to develop your skills and career ambitions.

Whether you want to work in zoos, wildlife conservation, veterinary care, or research, this Animal Science degree will give you the skills and experience to thrive. Take the next step toward a future where you make a real difference in the lives of animals.

Our course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Accredited degrees contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers.

This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.