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Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Course Overview - Animal Behaviour and Welfare
The MBio Animal Behaviour and Welfare degree employs a multidisciplinary and research-driven approach. You will have the opportunity to be taught by academics who are considered to be at the forefront of their respective fields. The scientific study of animal behaviour and welfare furthers our understanding of why animals behave in the way that they do. It reveals how best to respond to the challenges that face animals living in captive and wild environments.
The course aims to help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand animal behaviour and welfare...
The MBio Animal Behaviour and Welfare degree employs a multidisciplinary and research-driven approach. You will have the opportunity to be taught by academics who are considered to be at the forefront of their respective fields. The scientific study of animal behaviour and welfare furthers our understanding of why animals behave in the way that they do. It reveals how best to respond to the challenges that face animals living in captive and wild environments. <br/><br/>The course aims to help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand animal behaviour and welfare, working, for example, with insects, reptiles, birds and mammals. The range of specialist facilities available for the study of animal behaviour and welfare currently includes aquatic and reptile facilities, an insectary and a bioacoustics laboratory.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Lincoln (Main Site)
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D791
Institution Code
L39
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
120
From a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications. To include 40 UCAS tariff points from A Level Biology or Psychology or equivalent qualification.
Scottish Higher
104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of 40 points from an Advanced Higher in Biology or Psychology. A combination of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
104 to 120 UCAS points to be achieved from 45 Level 3 credits, including 15 level 3 credits in Biology or Psychology.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
To include a Higher Level 5 in Biology or Psychology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
BTEC Extended Diploma in Animal Management accepted. BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science accepted depending on modules studied. Please include these in your application or contact our Admissions team for further information (admissions@lincoln.ac.uk).
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants will also need at least three GCSEs at grade 4 or above, which must include English, Maths and Science. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may also be considered.
A level
B,C,C
B,B,B
To include a Grade B in Biology or Psychology or equivalent qualifications.
T Level
M
T Level in Science accepted. Health or Health Science are NOT accepted.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £18,300 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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