Animal Science

Program Overview

Animal Science

Course Overview

Develop your understanding of animal biology and its relationship to animal health, disease, growth, and development, in theory and practice.

Course Options

• 3 years full-time
• 4 years with foundation year
• 1 year (CertHE)

Key Facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 3 years
• START DATES: September
• LOCATION: Writtle
• ENTRY: UCAS code: D321
• FEES:
  • £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • £16,700 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

Year 1

• Professional Skills for the Animal Industry (30 credits)
• Animal Biology (30 credits)
• Ethics of Animal Use (15 credits)
• Introduction to Biochemistry (15 credits)
• Animal Husbandry (15 credits)
• Ecology and Evolution (15 credits)
• Into ARU

Year 2

• Research Methods (15 credits)
• Commercial and Professional Skills for Animal Science (15 credits)
• Behaviour (15 credits)
• Nutritional Biochemistry (15 credits)
• Animal Health Science (15 credits)
• Reproduction and Development (15 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • Livestock Production Systems (15 credits)
  • Livestock from Farm to Fork (15 credits)
  • Management of Zoo Animal Collections (15 credits)
  • Wildlife Conservation Skills (15 credits)
  • Professional Practice and Legislation (15 credits)
  • Applied Behaviour and Training (15 credits)
  • Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology (15 credits)
  • Veterinary Immunology (15 credits)
  • Animal Rescue, Rehabilitation and Rehoming (15 credits)

Year 3

• Capstone Project (30 credits)
• Applied Nutrition and Feeding (15 credits)
• Advanced Animal Health Science (15 credits)
• Genetics and Genomics (15 credits)
• Applied Behaviour and Animal Welfare (15 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • Livestock Technology (15 credits)
  • Developments in Livestock Production (15 credits)
  • Applied Issues in Wildlife Conservation (15 credits)
  • Developments in Zoo Management (15 credits)
  • Clinical Animal Behaviour (15 credits)
  • Developing Clinical Practice (15 credits)
  • Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health (15 credits)
  • Veterinary Ethics and Legislation (15 credits)
  • Conservation Planning and Development (15 credits)

Facilities

• Study on our 150-hectare campus with its specialist animal centres and working farm
• Develop practical competence with a range of species
• Go on 'behind the scenes' trips and privileged experiences throughout your course
• Learn from high-profile subject specialist staff

Careers

• Animal nutritionist and pet food manufacturing
• Nutrition company sales rep
• Veterinary pharmaceutical and equipment supplies
• Animal Welfare Officer
• Companion and zoo animal keepers (RSPCA, SSPCA, rescue centres, zoos and safari parks)
• Progression to vet school
• Quarantine officer
• Animal health inspector, e.g. DEFRA
• Independent wildlife agencies (RSPB, Scottish Natural Heritage, Natural England)

Entry Requirements

• 96 UCAS Tariff points
• 4 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English, Maths and Science
• If English is not your first language, you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University

Fees and Paying for University

• Tuition fees and student loans for UK students (2025/26): £9,535
• Tuition fees for international students (2025/26): £16,700
• Additional course and living costs:
  • White laboratory coat
  • Wellies
  • Steel toe capped boots
  • Waterproofs and appropriate outdoor clothing
  • Overalls (not orange)
  • Riding hat or skull cap that meets current safety standards
  • Gloves that can be worn to protect hands while leading animals
  • Laptop/device
  • Pens and pencils
  • Notebook or paper for note-taking
  • Folders
  • Clipboard

Apply

• UK students: Apply through UCAS
• International students: Apply direct
• Part-time courses: Apply directly to ARU

Program Outline

Careers:

As a graduate, you’ll have the ability to communicate your knowledge to others, practical animal management skills, and a broad scientific training.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

• £9,250

International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

• £13,900

Payment:

• You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments.
• We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter.