Animal Welfare Science BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Animal Welfare Science BSc (Hons)

This is the only degree programme in the UK which focuses specifically on Animal Welfare Science, and draws on the expertise of one of the largest Animal Welfare research teams in the world.

Animal welfare is a global issue and becoming increasingly important in terms of food production, sustainability, and meeting societal expectations about animal care, whether they be used for food, for sport or entertainment, or as companions. Animal welfare is relevant to food policy, climate change, wildlife conservation and sustainability.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

09/2025

Campus

Edinburgh

Course Address
King's Building
West Main Road
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG

Application Details

Course Code

D003

Institution Code

S01

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

A,B,B,B

To include Biology, Human Biology or Chemistry

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H2,H3

To include Biology or Chemistry plus English and Maths as part of JCPA.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants should be able to offer National 5 (A-C)/GCSE (9-4) in English and Maths

A level

B,B,B

To include Biology or Chemistry.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £16,000

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