Overview

In this course, students will cover the basic scientific disciplines in animal science and other branches of biology and then a range of modules in animal, microbial and agricultural science. Students may often do a research project chosen from a list of topics, for example: maternal recognition of pregnancy, effect of companion animals on modifying blood pressure in humans, and behavioral stereotypes in horses.
 
Structure

A typical curriculum for an Animal Science degree would include:

- Orientation in Animal Science

- Zoology

- Animal Nutrition

- Poultry Science

- Animal Breeding

- Meat Systems

- Genetics
 
Prerequisite A-Levels

- Biology

- Chemistry

- Subjects required by Universities may vary

Similar Degree Courses

- Zoology

- Vetinary Nursing

- Equine Science

- Biology

Future Career Path

Possible careers may include:

- Animal Welfare careers such as RSPCA

- Research careers

- Zoology

- Government jobs

- Publishing

- Education

Universities that offer this course

The University of Aberdeen

Aberystwyth University

Bournemouth University

University of Brighton

University of Bristol

University of Chester

University of Dundee

University of East Anglia

The University of Edinburgh

University of Exeter

The University of Kent

University of Lincoln

The Manchester Metropolitan University

Newcastle University

University of Northampton

The University of Nottingham

Nottingham Trent University

Oxford Brookes University

University of Plymouth

The University of Reading

Roehampton University

Royal Holloway, University of London

University of Worcester