Animal Welfare Science (including a Foundation Year)

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.

This course combines academic skills development and the enhancement of wider graduate employability skills, drawing on staff expertise in teaching, research and industry. You will be taught by a range of tutors, who are nationally and internationally recognised as subject specialists. Students will study at the University of Chester’s Exton Park learning site for the full duration of the course.

The University of Chester offers Courses that go beyond lectures in a city perfect for students.

At Chester, your learning goes beyond lectures. Their distinctive academic experience combines expert teaching with real-world opportunities to help you develop practical, career-ready skills. You’ll learn through the Chester Future Skills framework, designed to build the attributes employers value most – from adaptability and creativity to digital confidence.

Furthermore, Chester offers the perfect backdrop for your university experience, as a safe yet vibrant city with ‘Purple Flag’ status. There’s everything students need close at hand, from riverside walks and city-wide events to a unique nightlife and independent cafés. You’ll find a welcoming community and an unbeatable quality of life.

Explore your possibilities in Clearing at Chester.