BSc (Hons) Animal Welfare Science at University of Chester

Programme overview

Explore the ways in which biological sciences are applied to animal welfare science, in what is an exciting and ever-changing field. Our Animal Welfare Science course offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of the theory and practice of animal welfare science, offering key employability skills essential for a future career as an animal welfare scientist.

What you will study

Year 1 involves studying fundamental principles and concepts, and developing the core technical skills required for progression of study in Years 2 and 3. You will develop key employability skills for working in the animal care industry, including core scientific skills in animal science, data handling, and animal husbandry and management. Core modules include Science of Life, Exploring and Researching Life Sciences, Animal Husbandry and Welfare, Concepts and Methods in Welfare Assessment, Animal Health and Welfare, Animal Minds, Physiology and Behaviour, Applied Conservation, Biological Enterprise.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS Points: 112 points; GCE A Level: Typical offer BCC-BBC, including one of the following subjects: GCE A Level: Biology or psychology; BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: Animal Care/Management or Applied Science; typical offer – DMM; International Baccalaureate: 28 points including 5 in HL Biology or Psychology; Irish/Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 including H3 in Biology or Psychology Scottish Highers - BBBB, including Biology or Psychology; Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma (Science): to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit. We will also consider an Access to HE Diploma with sufficient Psychology credits.; T Level: T Level Science / Animal Management and Science – Merit; OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma (Applied Science): DMM; IELTS: IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band). More information can be found here: https://www.chester.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). £10,050 per year for a full-time course (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,450 a year (2027/28). £15,450 per year for a full-time course* (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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