Please note that Ashbourne does not offer this course to study at degree level 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 |
