BSc Animal Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) Animal Science, an animal science degree focused on the scientific study of animal biology, health, behaviour, and welfare. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. Students complete a major project in the final year and undertake practical laboratory work and animal handling sessions. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Industry Skills and Professional Wellbeing, Ethics of Animal Use, and Human-Animal Interaction. The second year introduces Research Methods, Behaviour, Nutritional Biochemistry, Animal Breeding and Development, Animal Health Science, and a Ruskin Module, alongside optional choices such as High Welfare Animal Production, Livestock from Farm to Fork, and Veterinary Interventions and Diagnostics. The final year involves advanced compulsory study in Applied Behaviour and Animal Welfare, Advanced Animal Health Science, Applied Nutrition and Feeding, and Genetics and Genomics, alongside a Major Project. Optional modules in the final year include Livestock Technology, Resilient Future Farming - Animal Production, and Developments in Veterinary Science.
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Entry requirements
112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 4 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English, Maths and Science. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
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What students say
Based on about 59 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 150 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 21%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Animal care and control services: 35%
- Health associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 54%
- London: 13%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Other HE qualification: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biology
- Ecology and Evolution
- Industry Skills and Professional Wellbeing
- Ethics of Animal Use
- Human-Animal Interaction
- Into ARU
- Ruskin Module
- Behaviour
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Research Methods
- Animal Breeding and Development
- Animal Health Science
- High Welfare Animal Production
- Livestock from Farm to Fork
- Veterinary Interventions and Diagnostics
- Major Project
- Applied Behaviour and Animal Welfare
- Advanced Animal Health Science
- Applied Nutrition and Feeding
- Genetics and Genomics
- Livestock Technology
- Resilient Future Farming - Animal Production
- Developments in Veterinary Science
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Animal Science at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £28,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Animal science.
What do graduates of BSc Animal Science at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Animal Science at Anglia Ruskin University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Animal Science at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Animal Science at Anglia Ruskin University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 21% left higher education.