BSc (Hons) Animal Science and Conservation

at University of Winchester

Modules
 

• Animal Welfare Science: Concepts and Assessment
• Animal Welfare: Biology
• Environmental Sustainability and Global Health
• Academic Skills
• Animal Welfare: Health and Disease
• Animal Welfare: Behaviour
• Animal Diversity
• Principles of Ecology

Offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to:
 

• A-Levels: CCC-BBC from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. CCC is comparable to BCD in terms of tariff points).  A-level grade C or equivalent in a Science subject, such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Human Biology, Zoology, Psychology, Environmental Science/Studies, Marine Science or Applied Science is encouraged.
• BTEC/CTEC: MMM-DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications
• International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 and a minimum of grade H5 in a science is encouraged
• T Level: Pass (C or above on the core) in a T Level
• Applicants without a science background but with relevant experience in the animal management industry may also be considered for entry
   

 If English is not your first language, a formal English language test will most likely be required and you will need to achieve the following:
 

• IELTS Academic at 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components (for year 1 entry)
• Also accept other English language qualifications, such as IELTS Indicator, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and TOEFL iBT.

International Fees per Year 

£14,700

The animal industry is full of diverse, exciting, and challenging careers for well qualified graduates. Graduates will possess the theoretical knowledge and practical skill to pursue many employment pathways spanning animal management, animal conservation and environmental sustainability.
 

National and international advocacy roles in NGOs or Government departments, or developing a consultancy business are all possible career goals. Job roles, for example, include research assistant, science and policy officer, conservation and research officer, sustainability manager, campaigns and marketing coordinator, community/wildlife ranger, farm adviser/liaison officer, and education officer.