Animal Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Animal Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Imagine a mix of biology, zoology, veterinary science, agriculture, some business, sustainability and more – this is Animal Science at Newcastle University.
Our Animal Science students learn alongside biologists and agriculture students. You will focus on farm and companion animals, although you can also study laboratory, zoo and wild animals. You will apply the scientific principles of biology, health, nutrition, physiology and behaviour to enhance animal welfare, management, productivity, and importantly, sustainability.
Our course draws on the latest scientific ...
Imagine a mix of biology, zoology, veterinary science, agriculture, some business, sustainability and more – this is Animal Science at Newcastle University.
Our Animal Science students learn alongside biologists and agriculture students. You will focus on farm and companion animals, although you can also study laboratory, zoo and wild animals. You will apply the scientific principles of biology, health, nutrition, physiology and behaviour to enhance animal welfare, management, productivity, and importantly, sustainability.
Our course draws on the latest scientific discoveries where you'll study the lifecycle of an animal from:
* microbiology to supply chains
* animal behaviour and interaction with habitats
* animal reproduction and genetics
* local legislation to global issues
Our excellent facilities include state-of-the-art laboratories and our two commercially-run farms which are home to a range of farm animals. You also have access to companion animal resources such as Dog Box, the UK’s first mobile dog behaviour research pod.
An exciting part of your degree is the final year original research project on a subject of your choice. You can use this to explore the latest technologies. You can research your project in our laboratories, on our farms, or at one of the many local animal centres that we work with. You are supervised by staff in our Animal Science research group. They are an internationally recognised centre of excellence in integrative animal science that is applied to areas of societal, industrial and policy importance.
As the degree progresses, you can tailor it to your animal interests to align with your future career.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A27-A79
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
ABB including Biology and preferably another science subject from Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, PE, Psychology. General Studies excluded. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics grade B/5 required if not offered at A/AS Level.
T Level
This course accepts the following T levels: Animal care and Management; Science; Agriculture, Land Management and Production. Distinction overall with minimum grade B in core component. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5 required.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
AABBB including Biology and preferably another science subject (from Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, PE, Psychology). Advanced Higher Biology preferred. Chemistry desirable at Higher Grade but not essential. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Maths is required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
45 level 3 credits with 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit, to include at least 15 level 3 credits in Biology/related (e.g. biochemistry). Credits in mathematical studies and/or quantitative methods are also required.
Extended Project
We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points overall including Biology at Higher Level grade 6. Chemistry preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and Chemistry required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. If not studying full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level including Biology at Grade 6 and completion of a national high school diploma. Chemistry is preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Mathematics and Chemistry required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD in a science-related subject such as Animal Management, Equine Management or Agriculture within which there are substantial Biology and Chemistry units. Students are asked to outline in their personal statement exactly which modules they have taken as part of the Extended Diploma. Evidence of numeracy skills required, either GCSE Mathematics (grade B or 5) or Key Skills Level 2 Application of Number taken within the Extended Diploma.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1H2H2H3H3 to include Biology and another science subject (from Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, PE, Psychology). Chemistry preferred. Students need to have a reasonable ability in Maths.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3 M2 M2 in Principal Subjects including Biology and preferably another science subject (from Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, PE, Psychology). Chemistry is preferred but not essential. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5 required if not offered at a higher level.
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