Animal Behaviour and Welfare Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Animal Behaviour and Welfare Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
This degree explores how animals see the world and how we can practically enrich their lives. You'll study everything you need to know from animal physiology, health and psychology, through to the biology underpinning animal welfare and how this can be practically applied to improve quality of life including through policy, advocacy, and animal protection work. This will lead to a deep understanding of the animal world and build your confidence to advocate for their interests in zoo, farm, laboratory, companion animal and natural settings.
At the University of Lincoln, this...
This degree explores how animals see the world and how we can practically enrich their lives. You'll study everything you need to know from animal physiology, health and psychology, through to the biology underpinning animal welfare and how this can be practically applied to improve quality of life including through policy, advocacy, and animal protection work. This will lead to a deep understanding of the animal world and build your confidence to advocate for their interests in zoo, farm, laboratory, companion animal and natural settings.
At the University of Lincoln, this course is designed with your future in mind. You will develop a solid grounding in animal biology and practical, job-ready skills through practical work and applied research. Whether you're aiming for a career in animal care, animal protection, animal training, research, animal conservation or human-animal interactions, this course gives you a clear, supported pathway to achieve your goals.
Why Lincoln? Because you'll graduate with hands-on experience, strong scientific knowledge and skills, and the confidence to step into a competitive career sector.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Lincoln (Main Site)
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A33-J18
Institution Code
L39
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
B,C,C
B,B,C
To include a Grade B from A Level Biology or Psychology or equivalent qualification.
T Level
M
T Level in Science accepted. Health or Health Science NOT accepted.
UCAS Tariff
104.0
112.0
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 40 points from an Advanced Higher in Biology or Psychology. A combination of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted."
Access to HE Diploma
104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieved from 45 Level 3 credits., including 15 credits in Biology or Psychology.
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29.0
To include a Higher Level 5 in Biology or Psychology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
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)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International, EU | £18,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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