Explore the fascinating animal kingdom and the scientific principles that underpin this important and wide-ranging subject area. The course will give you a sound knowledge and understanding of animal biology. Your lectures will cover major scientific principles, including anatomy and physiology, behaviour, genetics, ecology, and nutrition. The course focuses on the study of companion and livestock species. Core scientific study is supported by practical animal handling in our specialist unit.

Why choose this course?

• We're top ten in the UK for our animal science courses (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2021).
• You will have access to our modern Animal Unit on campus which houses over 250 animals from 70 different species.
• Based at our Brackenhurst Campus you'll also benefit from our working farm, including a herd of Lincoln Red cattle, a specialist cattle roundhouse and a flock of sheep.
• You'll have the opportunity to complete research or a work placement abroad.
• Throughout the course you'll hear from external industry professionals through guest lectures and visits to a range of animal establishments.
• We've recently redeveloped this course in conjunction with external academic and industry professionals to ensure your learning is right at the forefront of advances in the subject area.

Developed in conjunction with representatives from industry, the course is designed to maximise your potential in a broad range of animal-related careers.

Your potential areas for employment include:

• welfare organisations
• feed companies
• governmental department
• non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Our graduates have become animal feed scientists, laboratory technicians, research assistants, animal health coordinators and programme managers in a range of animal-based organisations. They have gone on to work for companies such as the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition and AB Agri. You could also progress to postgraduate study.