Program Overview

Animal Behaviour and Welfare (BSc top-up)

Overview

The one-year BSc (top-up) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare course is aimed at people who wish to upgrade a Level 5 qualification in animal-related studies, such as the FdSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare, to a BSc (Hons) qualification. This course allows you to develop and expand on your scientific knowledge of animal behaviour and welfare, alongside practical application of this knowledge within animal-related industries. Within this course there are opportunities to develop your academic skills, through critical analysis and evaluation of contemporary research.

Graduates may progress into graduate roles within animal-related industries or may continue their studies by progressing onto Level 7 studies, such as Masters degree courses. Previous graduates have progressed into careers in behaviour and training, some have entered into work in zoos, animal rescue centres and veterinary practices.

Key Facts

• UCAS code: C867 - Solihull College
• Start dates: September 2026
• Location: Solihull College & University Centre
• Course length: Full time: 1 year, Part time: 2 years
• School(s): School of Biological and Medical Sciences

Tuition Fees

• Home (UK) full time off campus: £7,700
• Home (UK) part time off-campus: £3,850
• International full time off-campus: £9,900

Entry Requirements

• Specific entry requirements: Students will usually have achieved a merit in the Fd(Sc) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare or an equivalent relevant animal related level 5 qualification of 240 CAT points, subject to individual credit rating by Oxford Brookes University.
• English language requirements: Please see the University's standard English language requirements.
• International applications: International students requiring a Student visa cannot study this course at Solihull College, but can apply to study it at our other partners.

Application Process

• Full time Home (UK) applicants: Apply through UCAS
• Part time Home (UK) applicants: Apply direct to the University
• International applicants: Apply direct to the University

Additional Costs

Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course are detailed below.

Programme Changes

On rare occasions we may need to make changes to our course programmes after they have been published on the website. For more information, please visit our changes to programmes page.