Animal Science BSc Honours draft
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Course overview
We place a particular emphasis on the scientific study of livestock and companion animals (including horses). You'll study subjects that reflect the whole life of an animal:
We bring your learning to life through extensive interaction with animals throughout your degree. You'll gain practical experience through regular visits to local animal centres and the University's two farms. You'll also enjoy input from professionals in the animal science industry.
Your third year group project to organise a conference on animal science equips you with marketable skills such as project management, organisation and teamworking.
You can boost your employability and professional skills with an optional placement year in industry, or a summer internship in the commercial sector.
An exciting part of your degree is your research project, where you undertake a piece of original research on a subject of your choice. This may be carried out in the lab, at one of the University's farms or at an animal centre. You also have the chance to study and learn alongside staff in the Animal Science research group, who are internationally recognised for their research.
Study at the cutting edge
Our curriculum is shaped by the discoveries of the University's specialist Animal Science research group. They have particular expertise in the assessment of animal welfare and development of sustainable systems of livestock production.
You will study modules designed around the latest research discoveries of our staff, meaning you will be learning at the cutting-edge of the discipline.
You'll also have the chance to conduct research of your own by undertaking a research project in Stage 3.
As the degree progresses, you can tailor it to your own animal interests, specialising in either companion animals (including cats, dogs, horses and other less common pet species) or farm animals (including cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry). However, you will also maintain some study of the other animal grouping.
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