Overview

If you want to learn more about cats, dogs, horses, livestock, wildlife and more, Animal Science (with integrated foundation year) at Aberystwyth University covers topics including behaviour, infection, nutrition, welfare and breeding.

Hosted at the only Veterinary School in Wales (Aberystwyth School of Veterinary Sciences), this course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

Your foundation year will cover a range of biology topics, providing valuable preparation for your full degree.

During your studies you will acquire an understanding of the key biology relating to domesticated animal health, including anatomy, physiology, nutrition, disease diagnosis and behaviour. You will also be able to develop a special interest in either livestock science, equine science or behavioural science, by selecting one of the degree’s three pathways.

Your academic understanding will be firmly grounded within the practical and applied context of animal science and further enhanced by guest lecturers from different areas of the animal science industry. Our teaching staff are active researchers in areas such as veterinary infectious diseases, nutrition, reproduction, behaviour and more.

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 organisations, advisory and consultancy services, welfare law enforcement, as well as animal feed, animal breeding and pharmaceutical industries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Building Blocks of Biology
Communication Skills
Microbes, Health and Disease
Practical and Analytical Skills for Biologists
Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Genetics, Evolution and Diversity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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93

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

93

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4.5

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Tariff 48
A Levels Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels or BTEC diploma)
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh, Mathematics and Science
BTEC National Diploma: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed the Extended Level 3 BTEC diploma in subject areas other than biological science, or who have taken a BTEC certificate or diploma in any subject
International Baccalaureate: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed an international baccalaureate in subject areas other than higher level biological science
European Baccalaureate: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed the European Baccalaureate in subject areas other than 4p biological science and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSE subjects (or equivalent), experience and motivation.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23255 GBP / year

≈ 23255 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Aberystwyth

United Kingdom

700 - 1300 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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