BSc (Hons) Animal Science at Anglia Ruskin University

Develop expertise in animal biology, health, nutrition, behaviour and welfare through hands-on practice and cutting-edge scientific learning. UK students have the option to study Year 1 of this course, either for one year full-time or two years part-time, to achieve a CertHE. You can also choose to combine a foundation year with the CertHE.

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course begins by covering the core principals of biology, ethics, behaviour, nutrition, genetics, health and essential practical and professional skills. In your second and third year, you’ll deepen this knowledge and have the opportunity to specialise in areas that interest you, such as bioveterinary science or farm livestock. Year 1: Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Industry Skills and Professional Wellbeing, Ethics of Animal Use, Human-Animal Interaction. Year 2: Ruskin Module, Behaviour, Nutritional Biochemistry, Research Methods, Animal Breeding and Development, Animal Health Science; options include High Welfare Animal Production, Livestock from Farm to Fork, Veterinary Interventions and Diagnostics. Year 3: Major Project, Applied Behaviour and Animal Welfare, Advanced Animal Health Science, Applied Nutrition and Feeding, Genetics and Genomics; options include Livestock Technology, Resilient Future Farming - Animal Production, Developments in Veterinary Science.

Career pathways

The BSc (Hons) Animal Science degree at Writtle was an incredible opportunity to gain invaluable skills and knowledge relating to animal health, welfare and behaviour, from lecturers that truly engage you and help you throughout your career. This course will equip you with the strong scientific, practical and research skills valued by employers across the animal industry.

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