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Animal Welfare Science

SRUC Scotland's Rural College

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SRUC Scotland's Rural College
UCAS CODE: D003

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Edinburgh

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This is the only degree programme in the UK which focuses specifically on Animal Welfare Science, and draws on the expertise of one of the largest Animal Welfare research teams in the world. Animal welfare is a global issue and becoming increasingly important in terms of food production, sustainability, and meeting societal expectations about animal care, whether they be used for food, for sport or entertainment, or as companions. Animal welfare is relevant to food policy, climate change, wildlife conservation and sustainability. This course will equip you with an understanding of the issues surrounding the welfare of a wide range of animals, and the knowledge and skills required to develop a career in research, animal management, animal policy or a role in the charitable and non-governmental organisations sector. This course will provide you with a grounding in animal biology and animal management, followed by a specialised understanding of animal behaviour, animal welfare and the ethics of animal use. You’ll learn to apply the principles of applied animal behaviour to assess animal welfare, and gain the skills to work with different ethical frameworks and their application. This degree encourages discussion and debate, and will give you a solid scientific understanding of the likely conflicts and complex issues and problems faced by different sectors of animal use the course addresses food animal production, zoo animals, and companion animals, all taught in a global sustainability context.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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Tuition fees

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£ 17,000per year

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University information

SRUC Scotland's Rural College

SRUC Scotland's Rural College

  • Campus address

    Edinburgh, King's Building, West Main Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH9 3JG, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Agriculture & Forestry

    8th out of 19 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 143
    143 100%

    1st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    56.0 56%

    7th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    13th

    2

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