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MBio Animal Behaviour and Welfare at University of Lincoln

University of Lincoln, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Animal Behaviour and Welfare explores how animals think, behave, communicate, and respond to the environments around them. This integrated Master's degree combines animal science, behaviour, welfare, and research skills to help you understand how animals can be cared for, managed, and protected across a wide range of settings.

Faculty: Animal Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time, integrated master's  |  Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course helps you develop a strong understanding of animal behaviour, welfare science, and ethical animal management. Core modules include Animal Management, Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Ecology, Introduction to Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Introduction to Life Sciences, Research Methods for the Life Sciences.

Career pathways

The course also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study, PhD research, veterinary-related progression routes, and specialist scientific careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 to 120 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, to include 40 points from Biology or Psychology. A Level: BBB to include a Grade B in Biology or Psychology BTEC Extended Diploma in Animal Management : DDM BTED Extended Diploma in Applied Science considered depending on units studied. Please include these on your application. We will accept a Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National (equivalent to 1 A Level) in Medical Science or Applied Science to meet the subject specific requirement: Merit T Level in Science: Merit Overall (T Levels in Health or Health Science are not accepted) Access to Higher Education Diploma: 120 UCAS points to be achieved from 45 Level 3 credits, including 40 points from 15 credits in Biology or Psychology. International Baccalaureate: 30 points overall to include a Higher Level in Biology or Psychology. GCSEs: Minimum of three at grade 4 or above, which must include English, Maths and Science. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may be considered. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year (level) of study; optional placement year and study-abroad year charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year (level) of study; optional placement year and study-abroad year charged separately. Source

Duration: 4 years

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