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Animal Science (with integrated year in industry)

Key Facts

• UCAS Tariff: 120 - 104
• Course duration: 4 years
• Available for September start: 2025

Course Overview

The Animal Science degree at Aberystwyth University focuses on the applied science relating to domesticated animals, including farm animals, horses, and companion animals. The course is supported by excellent facilities, including commercially run university farms, an equine teaching centre, and a range of teaching and research laboratories.

Students will acquire an understanding of the key biology relating to domesticated animal health, including anatomy, physiology, nutrition, disease diagnosis, and behavior. The degree offers three pathways: livestock science, equine science, or behavioral science.

Modules

Year 1

• Cell Biology: BR17520 (20 credits)
• Disease Diagnosis and Control: BR15420 (20 credits)
• Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology: BR16920 (20 credits)
• Genetics, Evolution and Diversity: BR17120 (20 credits)
• Introduction to Livestock Production and Science: BR17020 (20 credits)
• Skills for Animal, Equine and Veterinary Bioscientists in Equine Exercise Physiology: BR17220 (20 credits)

Year 2

• Animal Breeding: Genetics and Reproduction: BR25220 (20 credits)
• Applied Nutrition of Livestock, Horses and Companion Animals: BR20720 (20 credits)
• Immunology: BR22220 (20 credits)
• Research Methods: BR27520 (20 credits)
• Veterinary Health: BR27120 (20 credits)

Year 3

• Integrated Year in Industry: BRS0060 (60 credits)

Year 4

• Research Project: BR36440 (40 credits)
• Veterinary Infectious Diseases: BR34120 (20 credits)
• Veterinary Pharmacology and Disease Control: BR36820 (20 credits)

Options

• Animal Behaviour: BR21620 (20 credits)
• Human, Equine and Canine Exercise Physiology and Locomotion: BR25320 (20 credits)
• Livestock Production and Management: BR28020 (20 credits)
• Behaviour and Welfare of Domesticated Animals: BR35120 (20 credits)
• Behavioural Neurobiology: BR35320 (20 credits)
• Equine Nutrition and Pasture Management: BR35720 (20 credits)
• Equine Stud Management: BR32520 (20 credits)
• International Animal Health Study Tour: BR39220 (20 credits)
• Livestock Production Science: BR30820 (20 credits)

Careers

Graduates of this degree will be well-prepared for professional roles applying scientific insights to practical problems in animal science, within private and public organizations, advisory and consultancy services, welfare law enforcement, as well as animal feed, animal breeding, and pharmaceutical industries.

Teaching & Learning

Teaching is delivered through a mix of practical classes, field trips, small-group tutorials, and interactive lectures that will give you a firm grasp of the subject.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a range of methods, including essays, practical exercises, presentations, lab reports, exams, posters, feed analysis, and/or rationing exercises.

Personal Tutor

You will be assigned a personal tutor who will be your main contact throughout the duration of your studies. Your personal tutor can help you to settle in when you first arrive and will be available to help you with academic or personal matters.

Typical Entry Requirements

• UCAS Tariff: 120 - 104
• A Levels: BBB-BCC with B in Biology
• GCSE requirements: English or Welsh, Science, and Mathematics (minimum grade C/4)
• BTEC National Diploma: DDD-DDM in a specified subject
• International Baccalaureate: 30-28 with 5 points in Biology at Higher Level
• European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall with 7 in Biology

English Language Requirements

See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.

Country-Specific Entry Requirements

International students whose qualification is not listed on this page can check our Country-Specific Entry Requirements for further information.

The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.

Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits, and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.

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